How do I Disable a McAfee Firewall for Vista Service Pack Installation?
- 1). Double click on the McAfee quick-launch icon on the taskbar next to the clock. It should look like the letter "M" in red font.
- 2). Click on "Advanced" when the main window pops up.
- 3). Click on "Configure."
- 4). Click on the tab labeled "Internet & Network." Click on "Disable Firewall."
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