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Since upgrading to Mac OS 11.6.5 Big Sur my McAfee has disappeared and I can't reinstall it. McPaw has spent 3 days trying to fix it, including sending me a new link to download, and nothing has worked. Is there a known conflict between the two? How do I resolve this? The error message says there is a conflict with an anti-virus software and to delete it. Neither the techs nor I can find the problem. Help!
iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.6
For Future Reference only
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS in-order to replace any modified, altered, removed or corrupted elements of the OS this software has inflected on this computer
Although some or all of these Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store, it does not mean Apple has verified what exactly the Application can do, does do or is doing to the Computer. That responsibility is left to the User to perform their due diligence on the Application before purchasing and installing it.
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.
This will include CleanMyMac , This will include BitDefender ,
This will included Norton Antivirus , Sophos Av Software
Intego AntiVirus, McAfee, MacKeeper, Avast AntiVirus
Thank you so much, Luis! I will contact McPaw and ask for a refund. I had know idea I was being a fool! the link you referred me to was very helpful.
Big Sur in conflict with McAfee total Protection?
