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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting center

Search common installation, scanning, and whitelisting issues. This is general educational guidance, not official product support.

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Legitimate program blocked

Check the quarantine or blocked-items list and manually approve the program if you trust its source.

Program stuck in quarantine

Review the quarantine list; verified programs can typically be released and added to the whitelist.

Installation problems

Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements and that any conflicting security software is temporarily checked.

Update problems

Check your internet connection and confirm the application has permission to download and apply updates.

Slow scans

Large numbers of files, an aging drive, or other running programs can all slow down a scan.

Performance concerns after installing

Some slowdown during the first scan is common; ongoing performance issues may relate to scan scheduling or conflicting software.

Account sign-in problems

Sign-in issues often relate to password resets, email verification, or device authorization limits.

Subscription questions

Subscription details, such as renewal dates and covered devices, are usually visible within your account area.

Mac portal access issues

Some settings on Mac are managed through a separate web portal rather than the desktop app directly.

Mobile app limitations

Mobile apps for iOS and Android may offer a more limited feature set compared to desktop versions.

Dark web monitoring alerts

An alert generally means associated information was found in a data leak; it does not mean your device itself is infected.

Windows questions

Windows-specific issues often involve permissions, background services, or startup configuration.

Uninstalling the software

Uninstalling is generally done through your system's standard program removal settings.

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