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Last Updated: April 30, 2024
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This wikiHow article will teach you how to disable the McAfee Endpoint Security Firewall on your PC or Mac. If you're using Windows, just right-click the McAfee icon in your system tray and select the "Disable" option. On a Mac, you'll find the option to disable your firewall by clicking the McAfee icon on the menu bar and selecting "Preferences." Be aware that turning off your Firewall allows anything and everything on your computer to communicate with the internet, making your data vulnerable to viruses and malware.
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Right-click the McAfee system tray icon. There's an icon in your start menu or there's an icon down by the clock. The icon looks like a red shield.[1]
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See AlsoDisable Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)Endpoint Protection - Symantec EnterpriseSymantec Endpoint Protection Uninstall PasswordDetect the Presence of Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)Click Disable Endpoint Security Firewall.[2] If you already have the firewall disabled, you will not see this option.
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Answer the prompt (if applicable). You might need to tell your computer administrator why you disabled the firewall.
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Click the McAfee shield on the status bar.[3] This icon looks like a red shield.
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Click Preferences. This will prompt a Preferences window to pop up.
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Click the lock icon on the General tab. The General tab should be the default tab to open, but if not, click it to open it. Then you'll be able to click the lock icon.
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Enter your password. To make these changes, you'll need to be able to enter the administrative password for your computer.
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Click to disable the firewall. Once you disable the firewall, you can click the lock icon (which appears unlocked) to save your changes.
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Is it possible to uninstall McAfee Endpoint Security on Windows?
Luigi Oppido
Computer & Tech SpecialistLuigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years.
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Yes! If you don't want to simply toggle it off, open the Control Panel and click on Programs and Features or Add/Remove Programs. Then, select the firewall and remove it just like you would any other program.
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This article was co-authored by Luigi Oppido and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Luigi Oppido is the Owner and Operator of Pleasure Point Computers in Santa Cruz, California. Luigi has over 25 years of experience in general computer repair, data recovery, virus removal, and upgrades. He is also the host of the Computer Man Show! broadcasted on KSQD covering central California for over two years. This article has been viewed 27,264 times.
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1. Right-click the McAfee system tray icon (Windows).
2. Click Disable Endpoint Security Firewall (Windows).
3. Answer the prompt (if applicable)(Windows).
4. Click the McAfee shield on the status bar (Mac).
5. Click Preferences (Mac).
6. Click the lock icon on the General tab (Mac).
7. Enter your password (Mac).
8. Click to disable the firewall (Mac).
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