McAfee is an antivirus software that is capable of protecting your computer from viruses or malware. It has advanced security solutions to fix even the most recent threats. McAfee supports Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android operating systems. McAfee will block spam apps and untrusted sites as well. Sometimes, it may also block the Internet connection. Consider the ways given below to fix the McAfee firewall blocking issue.
Enabling Internet Connection
- Double-click on the M shield icon on your Windows taskbar.
- Select the Web and Email Protection tab and go to the Firewall link.
- When the Firewall options window appears, confirm whether the Firewall is turned on.
- Scroll down and check the rules you have created.
- Now, grant access to any programs that require access to the Internet.
- You can restore the settings to the factory defaults if the connection is blocked.
- All the settings will be restored back to the factory defaults.
- Select the Restore Defaults option and continue with the on-screen instructions.
- Once the settings have been reset, you will be able to access the Internet.