How to Install Intego Mac Premium Bundle
Because Apple strictly limits what third-party software can access on macOS, installing an antivirus on a Mac requires you to manually grant the software permission to scan your hard drive. Here is how to do it correctly with Intego.
Step 1: Download and Run the Installer
Once you purchase Intego, download the installer file from your account portal.
- Locate the downloaded `.dmg` file in your Downloads folder and double-click it.
- A window will pop up. Double-click the Install icon.
- Follow the on-screen prompts, enter your Mac admin password when asked, and wait for the installation to finish.
Step 2: Granting Full Disk Access (Crucial Step)
For Intego's "VirusBarrier" to actually find malware, it needs permission to look inside your files. macOS blocks this by default.
- Open your Mac's System Settings (or System Preferences).
- Navigate to Privacy & Security.
- Click on Full Disk Access.
- Click the "+" icon, authenticate with your fingerprint or password, and add both VirusBarrier and NetBarrier to the list. Make sure their toggle switches are turned ON.
Running the Washing Machine
The Premium Bundle includes "Mac Washing Machine." Open this application from your Applications folder and run a scan. It will identify cache files, old downloads, and language files you don't use. This is a safe way to instantly free up gigabytes of storage space on your hard drive.