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Using Cox Security Suite Plus on Windows

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As of March 21, 2024, free McAfee subscriptions will no longer be included in Cox Internet plans.

  • If you already have the McAfee software downloaded, you can continue using it until June 27, 2024.
  • Customer Notifications will be sent out to subscribers on April 25, 2024.
  • Cox will discontinue offering or supporting McAfee Anti-Virus software for all customers as of June 27, 2024.
  • On or before June 27, 2024, Cox customers should remove the Cox-provided McAfee software from their devices.

Learn how to use the Cox Security Suite Plus Console for Windows. You can manage the following features.

  • Virus and Spyware Protection
  • Manage Firewall and Network Connections
  • Webmail and Email Protection
  • PC Home and Network Tools
  • Data Protection

To open the Cox Security Suite Plus Console, double click the McAfee icon from your desktop or the bottom right of the taskbar.
 

McAfee security console
 

See the table below to view the included feature options.
 

Feature How to Use
PC Security

Image of use to scan your computer in real time or by a schedule

You can set up or use the following options.

  • Real-Time Scanning
  • Firewall
  • Automatic updates
  • Scheduled scans
  • View scan reports
  • Run a scan
Privacy

Use to view and improve the performance of your home network

Get rid of files you track online or manage your network users with the following options.

  • Remove cookies and trackers
  • My Network
  • File Lock
Identity

Use to access the Shredder feature.

Permanently protect or delete your sensitive info with the following options.

  • Anti-Spam
  • McAfee WebAdvisor
  • Shredder

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