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The Three Phases Phase Goal Takes about --------- 1[833][631][3616]1 Install Get the program onto the PC 5 to 10 minutes 2 Activate Attach the 1[833][631][3616]licence to the device 2 minutes 3 Optimize Tune the settings and speed 10 to 15 1[833][631][3616]minutes Phase 1: Install Prepare Windows is updated and the PC is restarted You 1[833][631][3616]have a stable internet connection Other antivirus programs are uninstalled, because two active ones can conflict You 1[833][631][3616]have your PC Matic account email and password, or your purchase email Steps 1 Open your 1[833][631][3616]browser and go to the official PC Matic website type the address yourself. 2 Sign in to 1[833][631][3616]your account, or create one with the email used at purchase. 3 Open the Downloads or My 1[833][631][3616]Devices area and choose the installer for Windows or macOS. 4 Run the installer. On Windows, right-click 1[833][631][3616]it and choose Run as administrator. 5 Accept the prompts and let it finish. Restart if asked. 1[833][631][3616]Install check: the PC Matic icon is in the system tray or the app appears in 1[833][631][3616]Installed apps. Phase 2: Activate 1 Open PC Matic from the Start menu or the 1[833][631][3616]tray icon. 2 Choose Sign in and enter the same account used on the website. 3 If 1[833][631][3616]asked for a key or licence, paste it from your purchase email exactly as written. 4 Wait 1[833][631][3616]for the app to show the licence status and expiry date. 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Final Checklist Installed from the official website Signed in 1[833][631][3616]and licence active First scan completed Updates installed Scheduled scans set Startup items reviewed Troubleshooting Table 1[833][631][3616]Symptom Likely cause Fix --------- Installer won't run Missing admin rights Run as administrator 1[833][631][3616]Install hangs Conflict with other security software Remove it and retry A program is blocked Allow-list 1[833][631][3616]behaviour Review and allow it if trusted PC feels slow after install First scan running Wait, 1[833][631][3616]then check again Activation fails Wrong account Sign in with the purchase account Scam 1[833][631][3616]warning: pop-ups or calls telling you to ring a number to "activate" PC Matic or to give 1[833][631][3616]remote access are scams. Real activation uses your account. Quick Answers Is it normal for 1[833][631][3616]PC Matic to block programs? Yes, if it doesn't recognise them. Review before allowing. 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