So you can install Device Security on Windows, the free antivirus for Movistar customers

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Este extra vino bautizado con el nombre de Conexión Segura, y una vez que todo el traffic a través de datos móviles y la conexión de fibra o ADSL está activo, se analiza a nivel de red, con el fin de evitar conexiones peligrosas. Pero, todavía hay más, ya que si eres client de Fusion y has activado el servicio, you can download McAfee antivirus for free on any computer with Windows or other operating systems easily, as we will explain.

How to download free McAfee antivirus for Movistar Fusion customers

In the first place, as we already mentioned, the installation needs a series of specific requirements that we are going to detail below, so It is essential that you have them to be able to install Device Security for free. In the same way, keep in mind that the protection it offers is that of McAfee, and that in this case it is not one of the best protections. For this reason, if you prefer to buy another antivirus for Windows, we suggest you take a look at the ones with better protection.

Requirements to get free device security

It is essential to note that This offer is only available to Movistar Fusión customers in Spain (Only network-level protection is provided for mobile line customers per contract.) If this is your case, to continue you need to enable the Secure Connection service on your landline phoneIn such a way that the traffic of the fiber optic, ADSL or 4G connection of your home will be analyzed at the network level by Telefónica.

To do this, can have access through this link where you can enable it by logging in with your passwords as the line owner, at the same time knowing all the pertinent details of the service and accepting the contract, or directly through the application. In the case of having a problem with it, you can get in touch through any of the enabled channels.

Download Device Security for Windows

Once the above steps have been completed, you must tener acceso al portal Web connectionsegura.movistar.es, which has been the management panel of the service in question. There you should be able to see the different attacks handled by Secure Connection, but what you should do is click on the left side on Device Security option.

Then, on the right side, you will see how the licenses that you still have available to download Device Security appear. You have to keep in mind that 5 total included for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows devices for free. If you have any available, you have to click the white button with the text "Download" to get started.

Later, you will go to the McAfee download page, where you will need to select your computer's Windows operating system, and then the license code will be displayed. Generally, you won't need it, but it's a good idea to write it down in case the installation procedure or equivalent tells you to. Once this is done, you can accept the license and the privacy terms of McAfee and Movistar and the download of the installer will begin.

Installation and first steps with Device Security

Once you open the installer and give it the necessary permissions, you can see how Quickly start scanning your computer for potential threats or incompatibilities With the computer. It may warn you that you need to delete a program or equivalent to continue, as an example.

Then automatically comenzará con la descarga completa del software de seguridad desde Internet, así como la instalación respectivo. This procedure may take a while depending on the speed of your computer, as well as the connection. Regardless, it shouldn't take long to be ready to start configuring and protecting it.

Once installed you will see how the antivirus in question is the only one from McAfee that includes some operator customizations, such as changing logos and name to Device Security or colors. The first time you open it, a quick configuration will be carried out and then you must actively protect your PC, logically with the same McAfee own security definitions.