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Find out what MEO's Antivirus service is, how to subscribe, install it and what it costs.

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Antivirus

  • What is the Antivirus service?

    It is a security software offering that protects equipment from online threats and dangers, ensuring safe web browsing and preventing equipment from being exposed to various dangers (malware, spyware, phishing, ramsomware, etc.). 


    It also allows you to take advantage of a range of features related to user security, such as parental control, WiFi protection, file encryption and password management, etc. This offer is provided in partnership with Panda Security and is available for PC (Windows) and smartphone/Tablet (Android). Each license purchased can be used on a PC and Smartphone/tablet. 


    The service will be provided through Panda licenses, which will remain valid for as long as your MEO service is active and billed. Antivirus appears on the MEO bundle bill, in the internet section.

  • Subscribe to Antivirus

    In order to have the antivirus service, you need to have Fixed Internet in your MEO bundle .

    To subscribe, log in to your account at customer my MEO :

    • Choose the security solution you want to subscribe to, and complete the sign-up process by entering your email address.
    • An email will be sent with the activation code and instructions for installing the software.
  • Install Antivirus on PC

    After completing the sign-up processat customer my MEO as explained, download the software from the email you received, at customer my MEO , or by using the links:Advanced Protection (Panda Internet Security) orPremium Protection (Panda Global Protection).

    If you have another antivirus program installed, you may need to remove it. (Windows will notify you if the other program is incompatible and will provide instructions for uninstalling it. (Uninstall manually from: Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs).)

    1. Click Executar (Portuguese) or Run (English) to run the file
    2. Enter your activation code (available in the customer my MEO areaand in the email sent to you)
    3. Click Accept and install
    4. Select the location on your hard drive where you want to save the program
    5. Select your language
    6. Click Accept and Install again
    7. When the installation is complete, enter the activation code again and you're ready to use your service on your PC.
  • Installing Antivirus on an Android device

    1. Go to Google Play and download the Free Antivirus and Security app (English) or Free Antivirus and Security (Portuguese) from Panda Security
    2. Once the installation is complete, enter the application and select the question "Enter code?"
    3. Enter the activation code, available for consultation in the customer my MEO area and sent by email in the service welcome email.
    4. To enable the Anti-Theft feature, make sure you have a Panda account at https://myaccount.pandasecurity.com
  • How can I manage the service and consult information?

    Antivirus service management is available in the customer  area atmy MEO. Select the Antivirus option, and you'll see several options:

    • Join new Panda Antivirus services
    • Consult the keys of your subscribed Panda Antivirus services
    • Access the instruction manuals for the respective Panda Antivirus versions
    • Download the most up-to-date versions of Panda Antivirus software
  • How can I learn more about using the software?

    You can consult the user manual for all the software features in your customer area atmy MEO or on the Panda Security website.
  • Technical requirements for installing Antivirus

     

    Panda
    Antivirus Pro

    Panda
    Internet Security

    Panda
    Global Protection

    Panda
    Panda Mobile Security

    Compatibility

    PC

    PC

    PC

    Smartphone Android

    Operating System

    Windows 10 (32 and 64 bits)
    Windows 8/8.1 (32 and 64 bits)
    Windows 7 (32 and 64 bits)
    Windows Vista (32 and 64 bits)
    Windows XP (32-bit) SP2 or higher

    Android 2.3 or later

    Processor

    Pentium 300MHz or faster

    RAM

    RAM: 256MB

    Hard Disk

    240MB of livre space


  • I can't log in

    Go to login page and select the option I forgot my email address or password.

    If you're trying to log in with SAPO or Facebook, either of these sites has instructions for recovering your password. Follow the steps below.

    If the problem persists, call support lines (see the plan), or, if you are customer MEO Empresas , use the Support Line MEO Empresas (see plan).

  • I can't install the software you sent me

    Call the Sou Smart Hotline – For technical support, or if you're using customer MEO Empresas , call 16203 (IT Support – Technical Assistance – see the plan).
  • I've installed the software but the activation key doesn't validate my product on my PC or Smartphone.

    • Ensure you have an Internet connection
    • Ensure that you are not connected to a company network cable (sometimes certain proxies prevent key validation).
    • Ensure that you are entering the key correctly (check that you have entered capital letters correctly, as the key is case-sensitive).
    • If the problem persists, please call support lines (see the plan) and request a new key. If you are using customer orMEO Empresas, use the Support Line at MEO Empresas (see plan).
  • Do I need to create a Panda account to activate the antivirus?

    It is not necessary, but if you want to enable the anti-theft feature on your smartphone, you will need to do so. You must go to the Panda Security website, log in, and enable this feature.
  • Where can I find details of all the Antivirus service settings?

    You can consult the software user manuals in your customer portal at customer my MEO or on the Panda Security website. If you are a customer MEO Empresas , use the customer portal at customer MEO Empresas(Large Enterprises).