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How to install McAfee updates:

  1. Select the file according to your McAfee AV version
  2. Create a temporary directory on your hard disk. A New Folder on your desktop is fine.
  3. Download the XDAT file to the temporary directory from our website.
  4. Double-click the XDAT file to start the update.
  5. Follow the instructions in the wizard panels.
  6. The installer then does the following:
    • Unloads McAfee memory-resident software or stops services that use your current DAT files.
    • Copies new DAT files to the appropriate program directories.
    • Restarts the software components needed to continue scans with your new DAT files.
  7. When the installer has finished updating your DAT files, you may delete the file you downloaded, unless you want to keep a copy available for further updates.