Error 418 unused or Error 500 Unused
If you have received the message “Error 418 unused or error 500 unused” while installing McAfee Internet Security Suite - Special edition from AOL, most likely you need to refresh your web browser.
To resolve this issue, try the following solutions.
Refresh your browser
Press F5 to refresh the page or the refresh button on your browser and follow the installation steps.
Clear cache on a web browser
Whenever you visit certain websites, temporary internet files and cookies are stored on your computer to keep a memory of the sites you've visited. These stored files can be helpful to access information faster the next time you visit the same site, these files can also jam your computer's disk space once too many have been stored. Learn how to clear the cache on your web browser.
Download McAfee Internet Security Suite - Special edition from AOL
Check our step by step guide on how to download and install McAfee Internet Security Suite - Special edition from AOL.
Error Message: No Subscription Found
If you are receiving the error message “No Subscription Found” instead of a download button for McAfee ensure that you have a subscription to McAfee through AOL by following the steps below.
- Sign in to myaccount.aol.com.
- Under My Services click My Subscriptions.
- Locate your McAfee subscription and click the Protect Now button.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to download McAfee.
Note: If you do not see McAfee, you do not have a McAfee subscription through AOL. To purchase a subscription, visit the McAfee Internet Security page.
Message: Computer is Not Fully Protected and Subscription Has Expired
You may receive the McAfee error message “Computer is not fully protected and Subscription has expired” for three possible reasons.
- There is an issue with the McAfee software.
- Your computer is failing to connect to the McAfee server to obtain updated files.
- Your McAfee subscription has lapsed and needs to be renewed.
To resolve this problem try uninstalling McAfee using the McAfee consumer product removal tool (MCPR) and then reinstall McAfee. To remove McAfee using the MCPR tool, read our help article Installing and Uninstalling McAfee.
Trouble Launching McAfee
If you're unable to launch McAfee, try rebooting your computer. This should refresh your system cache and clear out any errors that might've caused this behavior from the software. Once your computer has restarted, try again to launch McAfee.
If the problem persists, uninstall McAfee and reinstall the software.
Computer is At Risk
If you are using McAfee Internet Security - Special Edition from AOL and receive the error message “Computer is at risk,” it usually means that the software failed to update for more than a week. Open McAfee and run a manual update and the message should disappear, if it doesn't, then uninstall and reinstall McAfee on your PC.
On computers with OS older than Windows 7 check the McAfee help page for more details.
McAfee Doesn't Run Its Scheduled Scan
Running a scan while you're using your PC could affect its performance. This behavior is expected. McAfee changed the way scheduled scans start to stop your computer from starting a scan while you're actively using it.
When the scheduled time for a scan occurs, the following happens:
- Your McAfee software starts monitoring your computer for activity.
- If no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for 10 minutes, your McAfee software then monitors for CPU use.
- If CPU use remains under 10% for 10 seconds, the scheduled scan begins.
For more details, check the McAfee help page on how scheduled scans work.
Printer Issues After Installing or Updating McAfee
After you install or update your McAfee software your printer may not be identified, or you may face an issue with printing a file. Check the McAfee help page on how to enable the printer on your device if you face any of these issues soon after the update or installation of McAfee.
Unable to Connect After Installing McAfee Internet Security Suite
If you’re unable to connect to the internet after installing McAfee Internet Security Suite - Special edition from AOL, check the McAfee help page on how to restore internet connection on your device.
Reporting Virus Information to McAfee
Anonymously send virus, potentially unwanted program, and hacker tracking information to McAfee. Check the McAfee help page on how to report virus samples to McAfee.
Contact McAfee
If you would like to reach out to McAfee directly for technical support you can do so using the phone number below.
1 (888) 847-8766