McAfee Help

Deactivate your software

Only deactivate your McAfee software if you need a license to protect another PC, if you're using more licenses than your subscription allows, or if you're no longer using a device and don't need to protect it.

After you deactivate your McAfee software, it remains installed on your PC, but you're no longer protected against the latest threats. If you continue to use your PC, you should reactivate your software to protect it.

1 On your Subscription Information page, click Deactivate this software.
2 Log in to your McAfee account.
3 Click Deactivate to confirm deactivation.