How to Turn Off McAfee Antivirus Temporarily (2026 Guide)
Struggling to install a program because McAfee keeps blocking it? In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to turn off McAfee Antivirus temporarily on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
We will cover disabling Real-Time Scanning and the McAfee Firewall step-by-step so you can get back to what you were doing without the software getting in the way!
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Disabling your antivirus leaves your computer vulnerable to malware. Only do this for trusted installations and remember to turn it back on as soon as you are finished.