Why cant I turn on real time scanning McAfee?

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Why cant I turn on real time scanning McAfee?

Why cant I turn on real time scanning McAfee?

Our computers are at constant risk of being attacked by threats and malware. Anytime we download a file or a video or even software, a chance of a virus being welcomed to the computer is always there. Which is why an antivirus is necessary for all your electronic devices. One of the best antivirus there is on the market is the McAfee Antivirus.

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 McAfee support phone number USA  1-888-832-1727

McAfee is an antivirus that covers a lot of features like

  • Virus and malware protection
  • Permanent deletion of data
  • Multi-device solution
  • Cloud-based management console
  • No-charge technical support

McAfee Antivirus scans your computer on a day to day basis and lets you know if any threats are found. It can also scan the files, folders, and data in the background without interrupting your computers work. It also has the added feature of scanning all the documents in the time periods when the computer is not being used.

  • What to do when your real-time scanning McAfee won’t stay on?
    • What if McAfee Real-time scanning won’t turn on in windows 10?
    • Steps to resolve McAfee Real-time scanning won’t turn on in windows 10:

What to do when your real-time scanning McAfee won’t stay on?

The crucial feature your antivirus needs is the real-time scanning. In manual scanning, what happens is files are checked for malware only when a scan is run. An infected file is, as a result, gone unnoticed many times. And it manages to do the damage without it coming to anyone’s notice!

Real-time scanning is a feature wherein your files are scanned immediately as and when they are accessed. If an attempt to download malware is made, real-time scanning will obstruct it immediately and not let any damage happen to your computer. Users are getting errors like real-time scanning McAfee won’t stay on, to resolve this call at 1-888-832-1727

For example, if you download an email attachment with a malicious attachment, or if you try downloading any file and it has some damaging content, the antivirus will detect the rogue file and quarantine it so that it does hamper any functions of your computer.

What if McAfee Real-time scanning won’t turn on in windows 10?

Sometimes, the real-time scanning does have issues while turning on and off. It is necessary that real-time scanning is always on. If you find that your real-time scanning keeps turning on and off,

Steps to resolve McAfee Real-time scanning won’t turn on in windows 10:

  • Go to your computer’s Control panel.
  • In the control panel, you will find ‘Programs and features’.
  • Upon opening the programs and features, run the MCPR Cleanup tool.
  • After the running is complete, reboot your computer and reinstall the software.

Even if Real-time scanning McAfee won’t stay on in Windows 10, then follow the steps given below to resolve it.

  1. Make sure the system clock is accurate. Also, try rebooting the computer and maybe that will fix the issue.
  2. Another way is: Go to your online account page of McAfee before doing the above and download the installer on your desktop the installer.

Thus Follow these steps to McAfee Real-time scanning won’t turn on in windows 10

Comment below if you have any queries regarding Real-time scanning McAfee won’t stay on 

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Where is McAfee Real time scanning?

Open your McAfee software, such as LiveSafe or Total Protection. tab. Click Real-Time Scanning.

Why can't i turn off real time scanning McAfee?

Re: I can't turn off real time scanning You have to be logged in as an Administrator level user to be able to do that. Open McAfee (not Windows) SecurityCenter > Virus and Spyware Protection > Real Time Scanning > Turn Off. If you still can't do it, Technical Support is free by phone or online chat and linked below.

Why isn't my McAfee antivirus working?

For starters, save your work, close any open files & restart your computer. It might be possible that some type of malware is stopping the antivirus software from launching. Hence, you can install a that acts as a substitute to detect and remove such threats. Additionally, you can try reinstalling the McAfee Antivirus.