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Hi, how are you? I know a person who has two PCs (Windows Vista on desktop and Windows 7 on laptop). They use a 3-PC license for their McAfee Antivirus Plus software. Both McAfee's are up-to-date and there's no problems with either PC.

My question - any ideas on why the user-interfaces look different on each PC?

Thanks :)

Anish Parameshwaran
2013-02-21 22:38:34
The Win 7 version of McAfee was probably made to be different than the Windows Vista version. Most likely you'll have the same features on both computers.
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Alan Wade
2013-02-20 14:32:29
Anyone of these:Different operating SystemsSkinned Operating SystemsDifferent program versions.Different skins for the program.Different application types. i.e. McAfee AntiVirus and McAfee Internet Security.
Alan Wade
2013-02-21 17:32:17
Can you take a couple of screenshots so we can look at them?
Nevzat Akkaya
2013-02-20 12:22:19
If the software versions are the same, then the difference is related to Windows visual settings (Theme, Aero, font-size, screen resolution...)
Imesh Chandrasiri
2013-02-20 09:03:54
since you mentioned that both computers are on different OS, the developers might have different UIs for each OS. Do not worry about the UIs. Just pay attention to the functionality of the software!
ha14
2013-02-20 08:57:59
see if Mcafee Virtual Technician can detect anything wrong regarding both McAfee Antivirushttp://mvt.mcafee.com/mvt/en-us/default.html?en-usperhaps one was updated from 2013 to 2013 and the other 2013 version was installed?
Tanveer Ahmed
2013-02-20 06:26:39
because you are running vista on DESKTOP and WIN 7 on laptop that is why the user interfaces ane different
Junil Maharjan
2013-02-20 04:14:52
probably to differentiate for compatibility or the interface of the OS.
Jan Fritsch
2013-02-20 02:11:21
I'm not sure we can give you an answer without having a screenshot showing the differences.Are both applications on the same default page?Are there any view options available within McAfee which effect the interface?