Have data in your McAfee Personal Locker? Here is how you can move it File Lock!

by Maria William Software Developer

McAfee Personal Locker, the cloud storage solution that includes biometric log on to ensure secure online file storage. The specialized security program will sooner become inaccessible, which is a sign that you should transfer your data from McAfee Personal Locker to an equally safer place, probably McAfee File Lock. Moving the data in-time will help you avoid the loss of your confidential data. Moreover, transferring it to File Lock, which is accessible via mcafee.com/activate, will also save your precious time to a great extent. To initiate this process, you need to follow three steps:

Download all your files from McAfee Personal Locker
Set up the File Lock
Choose the files you want to add to this File Lock

Please note that if you have not backed up your files yet and uninstalled the Personal Locker then install it first and then retrieve it by following these instructions:

For Installing McAfee Personal Locker on Windows

Access your McAfee account by entering your registered ID and password
Go to My Apps and then choose McAfee LiveSafe from the drop-down list
Now, select Keep Your Files Safe
Hit Download to view the Windows App Store
Download McAfee Central from the store
Enter your login ID and password to sign in to McAfee Central Installer
Choose the tile named as Personal Locker
Go through the instructions displayed on the screen to finish the installation process

For Installing McAfee Personal Locker on Mobile Device

Access your McAfee account and tap McAfee LiveSafe from My Apps section
Go to Keep Your Files Safe and then tap Send Link
You will now see an SMS tab
Enter your country along with the Phone number
Upon receiving the text, open your browser
Now tap the Personal Locker to begin downloading the Personal Locker from Apple App Store or Google Play Store
After the McAfee application, i.e. Personal Locker gets installed, open it
Sign in by entering your Biometrics on your 6-digit PIN
Download the files on your mobile device

After completing the installation, transferring your files to File Lock is next. Here is how you can do it:

Open McAfee LiveSafe that you have installed using McAfee LiveSafe
Hit the File Lock tab on the Privacy tab
Install File Lock
Open it and follow the onscreen instructions to create a vault

Create 3 unique security questions
Now, set a secure password and name the vault

Search the files that you have downloaded from Personal Locker
Drag and drop the selected files into the newly created vault
Wait until the transfer process completes

Now, you can check these files anytime just by logging in to the File Lock using your registered email ID and password. For further information or queries, call the McAfee Activate customer support number.