Yosemite & McAfee Internet Security Conflict

Greetings all!
My Yosemite update has not been properly functioning - 'til now.
I just spent an hour on the phone with Apple Support, going through various iterations to fix the problem of why Yosemite would not boot up. It turns out that AT&T had suggested that I install McAfee Internet Security and that was the source of a/the problem. After I uninstalled it, then Yosemite booted up fine.
Ergo, if you're having a problem getting into Yosemite, try booting into Safe Mode, and then when in, uninstall McAfee Internet Security and see what happens.
My $0.02 worth and YMMV...
Tim!

FYI:
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB68147
And,
https://community.mcafee.com/thread/72321?start=0&tstart=0

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Don't even bother w/that resource hog McAfee, use MS Essentials instead, much better product.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download
Chris
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Time Machine doesnt work with McAfee Internet Security Software

Hello,
I recently installed the McAfee product All Access Internet Security on my 2011 iMac (10.9.4) and configured the real time scan, spyware, application protection and firewall features. All appeared to be running fine with no performance degradation which is great, but after some testing I discovered that the firewall feature prevents Time Machine from connecting to Time Capsule and back ups don't work. Upon deactivating the firewall feature but leaving all other McAfee services running the Time Machine works fine again and all is well.
I'm wondering if there is a way to make a change to a setting that will allow the McAfee firewall to run as two layers of protection (Desktop Firewall and Time Capsule firewall) would be ideal.
Has anyone experienced this or have any suggestions on where to start ?
Thanks everyone.
Chris

Just did it here and its working.
My first language is portuguese, so I will try to guess what the similar in English, ok?
1- Go to Mcafee "Preferences"(clic on the Mcfee icon in the upside of your monitor)
2- Go to "Firewall"
3- Here there is a choice in the little window: "Type: public" is the default option. I changed it to "Type: house or work".
Its working now. Already made two backups in Time Machine(Time Capsule). Don't know what will happen after a day or two.

With 31.0, McAfee Internet Security marks ALL email as spam. What's the fix?

No matter the level of anti-spam filtering I choose, every single incoming email is tagged as spam in my inbox. (Also, FWIW, all messages go to the inbox even if I try to opt to have them sent to the McAfee anti-spam folder.) I have three PCs with the same McAfee program and Thunderbird. After the problem arose on one PC I checked the others, which had not yet been updated to 31.0. No problem until I updated T'bird. Then: BOOM! Everything is marked as spam on both of those as well.
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But meantime, just in case, does anyone have a solid suggestion? Thanks!

re: ''but your boilerplate reply doesn't recognize''
This facetious remark is uncalled for and not polite to people trying to offer assistance.
McAfee needs to keep up to date if it intends to offer what it claims without causing aggrivation and issues to the user, but obviously informing them helps and this you are doing, which is good.
You ask for a workaround:
The link offers some advise from a Thunderbird perspective.
I've also done some internet searching on your behalf and located that this issue seems to occur regardless of email client.
On this McAfee forum, there is a similar question albeit a year old, with some advise on what to try.
Try this:
* https://community.mcafee.com/thread/58078

BT MacAfee Internet Security - Installation Proble...

I'm trying to install MacAfee Security on my MacBook but I keep getting an error message saying "There is other Application Protection software running that is not compatible with McAfee Internet Security. Please remove any other Application Protection programs previously installed."
I removed my existing virus checker before I started. As there is no indication what exactly it is that MacAfee objects to I'm stuck.
I've just installed MacAfee Security on my wife's iMac without any trouble having removed the old virus checker the same as on my MacBook.
Any ideas?

AV programs tend to leave lots of bits and pieces behind. The major ones have removal tools which should be run after uninstalling and before replacement. Try Googling eg "norton removal tool".
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I keep getting the "Upgrade to Verizon Internet Security Suite powered by McAfee" popup

Pretty much that. You know the one. it says "upgrade now" to the Verizon Internet Security Suite powered by McAfee, and starts the installation automatically after 2 minutes. I KEEP getting it. Even though i already HAVE upgraded. I even tried reinstalling it, but I still get the pop up. Its properly installed, works fine, so why do I still get the popup?
Help would be appreciated. I keep getting it like every 15 minutes or so.

Hi,
What Operating system and service pack do you have.
Have you uninstalled the Radialpoint Verizon Internet Security from your PC (radialpoint is old version click here for removal tool)
Visit www.verizon.com/securityupdate, sign in, and click on “Upgrade Now”
That 2 and 3rd bullet point are probably the most important, make sure the old one is fully uninstalled, run that software, and restart the PC. if the pop up notification persists, then try the 3rd bullet point and let us know how it goes.
Also they have Radialpoint Parental Control software too. So if you still have that installed - then the pop up might not like that software. You should uninstall Parental Control and install Verizon Family Protection Powered by McAfee from the Free Tools page (www.verizon.com/freetools/).

How to properly uninstall McAfee LiveSafe _ Internet security

With my new HP desktop I got a 30 days free trail for the McAfee LiveSafe Internet security. I would line the correct procedure for uninstalling this product so I can put back my Norton Internet Security program instead.
I would think going to the control panel and selecting the uninstall option should do the trick. I always suspect the easy way is not always the right way
Please HELP!!!

Jrfromnv, welcome to the forum.
You can use the Uninstall or change programs in the Control Panel. However, here is a program that I used for years that does a more complete job. It removes all of the program from the hard drive and all remnants from the Registry, as well. I use the Advanced option. I suggest using the Custom install so you can check to see if the installer is installing programs that you don't want on your computer.
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How long does it take for Verizon Internet Security Suite Powered by McAfee to download?

It's taking a long time for the software to download! I'm wondering how long did it take to download for your computer. The Verizon Servicepoint is still on the same thing saying, "Please wait while the page is loaded." But I've waited a long time now and it hasn't changed. Should I keep on waiting or contact Verizon?

It shouldn't take that long. I posted here with a mcafee per install clean up tool. So try that before calling verizon.
http://forums.verizon.com/t5/FiOS-Internet/Internet-Security-Suite-wont-download/td-p/263687
I personally and imo others have had problems trying to do it from firefox or chrome, so for the sake of argument try installing it while using either the in home agent (recommended and easy) or by logging into your account at www.myverizon.com and going to the broadband essentials and extra's section (under your bill a banner ad, and under the banner ad account tools. in that section is a link for manage broadband essentials and extra's)
this might be very helpful for you and is in the verizon mcafee knowledge base.
http://verizon.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS100850&lang=en_US&prior_tid=2&AnswerID=16777217&turl...
the part that looks most helpful is the end
Download and run the PreInstall Tool:
Click the following link and save the file to your desktop: http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/McPreInstall.exe.
Double-click the McPreInstall.exe.
Click Start button inside the Preinstall Tool.
Read the warning message and click OK to agree to the changes.
After the Preinstall Tool completes, click OK.
Click Close and restart your computer.
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remember you can either download the mcafee security using the in home agent (recommended and easy)
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Conflict with Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 for MAC

I installed Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 for MAC.
Its Web anti-virus function does not work well. After enable for a while, it blocks all internet connection.
I tried many ways, included
- putting Safari, Itune, ...into KIS's Trust Zone application
- set Pravacy for KIS control OS X
but it seems no effect.
Is there someone getting the same issue with me?
Any solution?
Thanks.

Despite repeated attempts I was unable to install Kaspersky's latest software on a new copy of Mavericks shortly after its release.
Its installer failed:
Kaspersky's product may have been updated in the last couple of weeks, but given that developers have had many months to prepare for Mavericks, it calls their competence into question. It's your Mac, install what you want, but the number of problems reported on this site that are directly attributable to using such junk exceed those caused by actual malware by orders of magnitude.
Protect yourself by observing these few basic principles, not by delegating that responsibility to Kaspersky or anything like it:
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

I have been trying to open journal articles and I keep getting the message "An add-on has failed for this website. Please check your internet security options for possible conflicts. Does anyone know what this is talking about or how to fix it?

I have tried going into manage add-ons and also my internet security options but I can't figure out the problem.

Hi mumshi5,
The article you are trying to open is the PDF document. Are you able to open that article/journal in other browser?
You can try different browser, also let me know which application or service of Adobe you are using ?
Regards,
Ajlan Huda.

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Norton Internet Security 2008 will freeze my computer as soon it tries to load and the only way to go on is to restart the system by pressing the on/off-button.
My notebook is a Toshiba Qosmio G30-177 (Model No. PQG32E-02G022GR) with Vista Ultimate and NIS2007 pre-installed. I have no problems with this NIS2008 version on my other notebook (Qosmio F10 - PQF10E-02300JGR, WinXP MCE).
NIS2007 runs fine on my G30 and I do not have any problems at all, but newer versions of NIS seem to get in conflict with my system:
1. I am able to install and run the new version, download all updates and adjust the settings. Maybe one or two days later my computer will freeze after start exactly when the tray icon of NIS appears. For a couple of seconds there is just no response of the system at all and the LED's of my notebook show that all HD activity has stopped. After being idle for these couple of seconds, the cooling fan will start to operate at maximum power, creating a tremendous noise I never experienced before, not even while the CPU was running at 100% for some time due to other programs. Forcing a restart is all I can do.
2. Now this time, I successfully restarted my notebook again (took some attempts) and it suddenly did not freeze. Then I disabled firewall and auto-protect permanently, so there was no freezing upon startup and I just had to manually activate both firewall and auto-protect after start. In order to prevent freezing again after reboot, I always disabled NIS before shutdown. For the next one or two days this workaround was quite successful.
3. All of a sudden, after one or two days, this workaround is going to become useless, because the system starts to freeze again at the very moment the tray icon appears. In this case, restarting has no effect at all, and NIS will continue to freeze at startup. I also tried to prevent NIS form starting by no longer allowing ccApp.exe to automatically run upon start (administrative tools > system configuration > "startup" tab). This is successful and my notebook is able to start normally, but if I later try to start NIS manually, it will freeze again.
I had this problem since NIS2008 was just released, so I thought that meanwhile a Windows or Norton update might have fixed the issue, but this weekend I gave NIS2008 another try without success. I am almost sure that the problem is not caused by any other software than Windows and/or Norton, because I also tried to install NIS after a full system recovery, thus having only pre-installed NIS2007 and Vista on my notebook. I did use the Norton removal tool and followed the deinstall instructions before trying to install the newer version of course.
My last hope was that the NIS2009beta version somehow would not freeze my system, but it does. It does not matter if I try to run 2008 or 2009beta version, the problem is exactly the same.
What really drives me almost crazy is the fact that NIS runs perfectly for some time, then needs a rather small workaround, and then after some time totally refuses to work. In these couple of days I did not change any system settings, install or deinstall any programs or did anything that I felt could conflict with NIS...
So far, I have no idea of a solution and have to use NIS2007 again.
Does anybody know how to solve this problem?

Hi !
I use NIS since 2001 and never had any serious trouble with this software.
There could be some compatibility problem, but I don't think that Vista is causing it, because otherwise a lot more people should have the same problem. Even the installation of all current Windows, NIS and Qosmio updates did not solve it. Of course I tried to get help using Symantec's Support and their user forums, but without success. This problem seems to be a rare one (unfortunately for me). I tested the NIS2009beta and even though it's a new version, the PC freezes again when this program starts. And this made me think that maybe a service or setup by Toshiba causes the problem and other Vista users are not affected. It's a strange thing that the pre-installed NIS2007 version is running fine...
Cheers,
Mario

Do I need internet security software for macbook pro

When I purchase my new MacBook Pro from Bestbuy, it came with free internet security software that is Mac compatible. Do I need it?

I would not download and install any additional software if it was me...with a firewall in place, and good computing practices, the Mac OS X system does a great job of self-protection. The info in Thomas's site is also a big help.
Also, keep in mind that the worst of the worst are Norton and McAfee for Mac OS X systems, and MacKeeper is generally considered to be malware in itself...almost impossible to remove once installed because of the way it hides files that keep popping up on you.

Kaspersky Internet Security not detected by NM on Vista

Network Magic configuration:
Network Magic version: 5.5.9195.0-Pure2
Platform version: 11.2.99195.1
Internet connection: Cable (Comcast)
Modem: Arris TM502G
Router: Netgear WNR3500-V1 firmware: V1.0.29_8.0.29NA
Problem computers use both wired and wireless connections. The laptop is wireless via Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG at 36
mbps. The desktop is wired via Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) at 1000 mbps
O/S on both is Vista Home Premium SP2
Software firewall on both is Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 (v9.0.0.736)
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Hi, NM has not been updated since your version of Kapersky was released, so NM does not know about it.
My Cisco Network Magic Configuration:
Router: D-Link WBR-2310 A1 FW:1.04, connected to Comcast High Speed Internet
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Laptop: Windows XP Pro SP3, Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG, McAfee Personal Firewall 2008
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Is apple working on a fix so it plays nice with internet security and filtering programs?

Question is in the title.
The conflict that causes us to disable internet security and filtering programs to get iTunes Store to open. Is that planning on being resolved?

None of us know, and you won't get an answer from Apple on here. We are users just like you. Although not everyone has problems with that, I know I didn't when I used iTunes on my PC.

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I just noticed yesterday that I had been charged $6.99 a month for the "FIOS inside Maintenance Plan" and $5.95 a month for the Verizon Internet Security Suite/3 for the past 4 years. After calling customer service to inquire about these plans, I now understand that these plans are optional and automatically added to your bill unless you personally call and have Verizon remove them from your service.
Wanted to share some thoughts and see if people out there feel the same way I do.
I understand the Inside Maintenance Plan but I question the economical value to the customer, especially if it does not know it is paying for the plan.
I do not understand the Internet Security Suite/3. Here I feel it is a total rip off. Nobody has been able to convey what the plan is all about and what value it adds to the customer.
I feel that have been deceived and misled into paying for two plans I did not know I had because nobody presented the optional plans to me when I placed my order. Verizon provides these plans to you for free for 30 days, and if you don't call to cancel, the service continues automatically.
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Verizon Internet Security Suite is nothing more than money down the drain. It's a throw away. Get rid of it and use avast.com and malwarebytes.com, free virus programs that can do the job a lot better. VISS kept saying for the longest time that my computer had no viruses until one day it slowed down to the point where I could no longer get onto the Internet, all because of viruses that VISS never detected! What Verizon doesn't tell you is that it's the cheapest program on which Verizon can get the lowest bid and don't be fooled just because it's "powered" by McAfee. I had to pay a computer expert from the phone book 165 bucks to learn this and at least now I am saving money.

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