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Can't install Bell McAfee - Your internet connection is unavailable.

Carlos56cl — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:17:51 GMT

I try to install the Mcafee Internet security from bell from it will not allow me to.

I go to my account, and agree to the terms and conditions, I am given a serial number and then, when I enter it on the app, I get this message:

My internet is up and running and there are no server issues with mcafee. Any suggestions?

Re: Can't install Bell McAfee - Your internet connection is unavailable.

BellPatricia — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:26:25 GMT

Hey there @Carlos56cl.

Thanks for your post, and welcome to the Bell Community.

Are you attempting to install Bell McAfee on your desktop/laptop or on a mobile device?

Are you using a wired or a wireless connection? Also, are you connected to the internet through a VPN or with a third party router?

Check out this article to learn more about how to install Bell McAfee:

How to activate and install McAfee Security from Bell

Let the Community know how everything goes.

@BellPatricia

Re: Can't install mcafee protection from bell.

Carlos56cl — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 21:06:39 GMT

Hi Patricia! Nothing works. Another thing I found interesting is that my bell speed test does not work. Could those 2 issues be related?

Re: Can't install mcafee protection from bell.

BellPatricia — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:46:37 GMT

Thank you for getting back to us @Carlos56cl.

Are you installing McAfee through MyBell on your desktop/laptop/Mac), or on a mobile device/tablet (Apple/Andriod)?

What exactly happens when you try to run a Bell speed test?

- Patricia

Re: Unable to download McAfee

EdW — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:50:45 GMT

Is there any update to this problem? I have the same problem with my MacBook. I tried to reinstall the McAfee from Bell, but it keeps on complaining that there is no internet connection.

Thanks

Re: Unable to download McAfee

BellPatricia — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:56:20 GMT

Hi there @EdW,

Welcome to the Bell Community, and thank you for posting.

Are you connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet? If you are using Wi-Fi can you please test an Ethernet connection (if possible)?

Keep the Community posted.

- Patricia

Re: Unable to download McAfee

EdW — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:50:32 GMT

Hi Patricia,

Thanks for replying. I was connected by Wifi. So i disable WiFi, and connect using Ethernet directly to the router as you suggested. Unfortunately still the same error message. I have no problems connecting to the internet, either through WiFi or Ethernet. I still receive the same error message after I input the S/N during McAfee installation.

Thanks.

Re: Unable to download McAfee

BellPatricia — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:46:51 GMT

Thank you for your reply @EdW.

Do you have any 3rd party security software installed? If so, it is important to disable and uninstall prior to downloading Bell McAfee.

The link we previously shared above also includes information about the system requirements needed to install the software. Can you please confirm if your MacBook meets those requirements?

- Patricia

Re: Unable to download McAfee

EdW — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:13:16 GMT

Hi @BellPatricia,

Yes I check the requirements, and my MacBook meets the SW requirements. Previous security SW installed was also Bell McAfee. It complained that I need to renew, and my machine was at risk (This is message inside McAfee Security Console, not virus or malware). So I tried to reinstall, but it won't let me. Then I tried to uninstall and reinstall. I used the Uninstall SW, and it did uninstall, but there is where I'm now, I can't reinstall.

When I check my profile inside Bell app, it still show my MacBook as one of the devices, even though I uninstalled. Is there anyway to log into McAfee/Bell to delete the device? When I tried to update McAfee/Bell, it showed an email address that has domain "@nobelldomain.com". Since I don't have that email, I can't update. The email address must be a Bell internal address. How do I log into McAfee/Bell?

Thanks.

Re: Unable to download McAfee

BellPatricia — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:27:57 GMT

We appreciate the additional information @EdW.

In order to assist further we have sent you a private message. Please check your Messages within your profile avatar in the top right corner.

Unsure how to check or send a private message? See How to send a private message

- Patricia

Re: Can't install Bell McAfee - Your internet connection is unavailable.

DTMac — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:09:22 GMT

Hi there. I am having a similar issue now after having McAfee installed on my Mac for over a year. Last week, when I was running a full scan, the program completely shut down on me. It also turned off my firewall and real time protection. I tried to enable both of these features, to no avail. I uninstalled it. I tried to reinstall the file from last year, the certificate expired. Thus, I had to download the package again from Bell's website. After entering the serial number, I get a Download Problem error. When I clicked on Try Again, it has been stuck on "Downloading Files" for the longest time with no indication on completion time. I located a post from McAfee's website of a patch for Mac user published in Dec 2023. However, it requires a McAfee's account to log in to download. Our username (b1) registered to McAfee has no domain address attached. Will there be an update on Bell's website, or is there a work around?

Appreciate some assistance and guidance. I hate to have my computer unprotected.

Thank you.

Re: Can't install mcafee protection from bell.

Vanadiel — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 17:07:52 GMT

Latest version and information on Bell McAfee is always available at the Bell McAfee Portal

Re: Can't install mcafee protection from bell.

DTMac — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:02:26 GMT

Hi there Vanadiel, I have downloaded the latest McAfee version directly from Bell portal. I am still getting the same download problem error after entering the serial number. I have even restarted my computer and ran the installer again.

Re: Can't install mcafee protection from bell.

Vanadiel — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:40:28 GMT

I don't use McAfee so I have no experience with it. I would say, for further assistance, please call 1 888 630-3087 .

Re: Unable to download McAfee

wwrdw — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:51:39 GMT

Was there a solution to this issue? I am having the same issue trying to re-install McAfee on mac device and have gone through all the troubleshooting steps I can find (rebooting computer and router, safe mode, system preferences, etc.) Installation works just fine on Windows device.

Re: Unable to download McAfee

BellPatricia — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:36:34 GMT

Hi @wwrdw

Thank you for reaching out to the Bell community.

Can you clarify which Mac device you are using and the current firmware version installed? We recommend that you ensure your device is up to date, and also disable and remove any conflicting security software first.

Are you connected via Wi-Fi or Ethernet? If you are using Wi-Fi and continue to have trouble you can also try a direct Ethernet connection (if possible).

Let us know if you need any more help.

@BellPatricia

Re: Can't install Bell McAfee - Your internet connection is unavailable.

Rossserpa — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:14 GMT

I've been trying to install this service offered by Bell for Years. Different answers from McAfee Tech team. One just told me it cannot be installed on any Mac, told me to call Bell and hung up on me. So after all these years still no solution for this? So can we install the free McAfee offered by our $160mth internet subscription or not? My Mac is macOS Monterey V12.7.6

Re: Can't install Bell McAfee - Your internet connection is unavailable.

WelshTerrier — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:15:40 GMT

Good Day & Welcome to the Bell Community Forum.

Thank you @Rossserpa for posting your question.

If you are interested in McAfee Security through Bell, you will need to subscribe to McAfee Better or Best. (I have included the complete installation and activation instructions at the bottom of my reply.)

This can be added by logging into your MyBell profile and selecting the following options:

After logging into your MyBell account go to your internet service / internet overview.
Select the "Change features" option.
Select the "Security" option.
Select either the McAfee Best or Better add-on.
Click continue.
Review the terms and then click "Accept terms and submit".

FYI only! The Good Bell McAfee package is no longer available as of September 13, 2024. Customers who already had the free Good package included with their internet (prior to Sept 13, 2024), will keep the service until they decide to modify their Internet package.

New customers signing up after Sept 14th are given the option to choose if they wish to subscribe to the Better or Best package at a monthly cost of $5/$10.

To activate McAfee Security from Bell, you must download and install it on your home computer. Please refer to the following weblink for download instructions.

How to activate and install McAfee Security from Bell : Download and install on a PC or Mac

Take care.