McAfee Total Protection is fully compatible with Windows 11. If you’ve upgraded to Windows 11, McAfee may need to be updated or reinstalled to ensure it works properly with the new operating system. This guide covers everything you need.
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Key Points
- McAfee Total Protection supports Windows 11 (Home and Pro editions)
- After upgrading to Windows 11, check McAfee is running: look for the McAfee icon in the taskbar
- Update McAfee immediately after upgrading: McAfee > gear icon > Update
- If McAfee disappeared after the Windows 11 upgrade: reinstall using MCPR + fresh download
- Windows 11 may disable McAfee’s integration during upgrade — re-enable in Windows Security settings
- Windows Security Center should show ‘McAfee is turned on’ as your virus protection
- McAfee and Windows 11 Defender run together: Defender disables its real-time scanning when McAfee is installed
- Keep both Windows 11 and McAfee updated for optimal protection