IE7 causing McAfee update problems

New browser version blocking install and updates.

Security settings in the new version of Microsoft's web browser, Internet Explorer 7, are causing problems for users of McAfee software. Controls on ActiveX and software installation require users to accept eight warnings when installing, and nine when updating their software.

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McAfee have released a workaround solution to the problem, with detailed instructions on their support site including 18 different steps needed to get a product installed, and a lengthy 25 steps required to allow updates.

The install advice is here, and the update guide is here.

03 November 2006

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