Frequently Asked Questions

Registration of the Products


How do I register my product?

After you install the Max Secure Product on your PC, to register the software please open the program. When the product opens you will find the Register Now button on Product's main screen.
Click on the Register Now button, this will open the Registration window like shown below.
Spyware Detector

Enter your details (First Name, Last Name and E-Mail Address).
In the last text box Registration No enter your Registration Number in the email sent to you after purchase of Max Secure Product.
Please Note:
1. Copy and paste the Registration No to ensure exact data entry, do not try to type it in.
2. Please make sure that all information is entered to the far left of the textbox fields and that there are no blank spaces to the left.
Click on Register button.
For registration of the product, you will have to be connected to the Internet.


What to do if I have a Firewall Installed on my PC & need it to run for virus or spyware protection?

You are having the Firewall and if it is blocking you from registering or doing Live Update the Max Secure product, then kindly find the solution to your problem below.

Norton Personal Firewall (Norton Internet Security)
Quick Heal Personal Firewall
Zone Alarm Firewall
VET Antivirus
Tiny Personal Firewall
Windows XP Firewall
McAfee Firewall Plus
Outpost Firewall


Note: After you exit the firewall on your PC according to the directions given below, close the Max Secure Product you are trying to register and restart it again. And now try to register again.

 

1) Norton Personal Firewall (Norton Internet Security)


Simply right click on the icon in the system tray as shown in the figure and click on Disable Norton Internet Security option.

2) Quick Heal Personal Firewall


Simply right click on the icon in the system tray as shown in the figure and click on Exit option.

3) Zone Alarm Firewall



Simply right click on the icon in the system tray as shown in the figure and click on Shutdown Zone Alarm Security Suite option.

4) VET Antivirus


Simply right click on the icon in the system tray as shown in the figure below and click on Snooze Resident Protection option.

It will ask for the password to verify if you are the right user to disable it or not.

Give the time duration for which you want to keep it disabled.

5) Tiny Personal Firewall


Open the application and Uncheck the Firewall enabled option to disable the firewall.

6) Windows XP Firewall

 

Click Start, Control Panel, double-click Network Connections, right-click the desired connection, Properties>Advanced tab, under Internet Connection Firewall, uncheck the option "Protect my Computer and Network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the internet".

This should help you to Registration and Live Update of Products.

Please Note: This is not a limitation on the part of Max Secure Products but Windows Firewall has blocked it, which you need to permit.

7) McAfee Firewall Plus

McAfee Alert: Application (For Example, MaxSDUI.exe) wants to access the Internet. Click on "Grant Access".
If you didn't get any prompt from McAfee then,

Simply Right click on McAfee System tray Icon -> Personal Firewall. Click on Internet Applications

Check for Spywaredetector. Right click on MaxSDUI.exe and click on "Allow Full Access"

Now try to register the Product. After registration click on Live Update.

McAfee Alert: Application (LiveUpdate.exe) wants to access the Internet. Click on "Grant Access"
If you didn't get any prompt from McAfee then,

Right click on McAfee System tray Icon -> Personal Firewall. Click on Internet Applications. Check for Spywaredetector. Right click on LiveUpdate.exe and click on "Allow Full Access"

8) Outpost Firewall

When you install the Product and try to register it, Outpost Firewall will give you the below message box just check the "Allow all the activities for this application" and click on OK.

Just right click on the system tray icon of the Outpost firewall on your computer and click on the Exit and Shutdown the Outpost option.





Following are the exe names of the products; you have to allow them in firewall.

Product Exe Name
Max Spyware Detector MaxSDUI.exe
LiveUpdate.exe
MaxScanner.exe
MaxSDTray.exe
MaxWatchDogService.exe
MaxActMon.exe
SendReport.exe
Max Registry Cleaner MaxRegistryCleaner.exe
MaxLURC.exe


When I am trying to register I am getting the message that “It seems that you may have some Firewall program blocking Registration...”

Follow the below mentioned steps to register the product.

Step 1: When you try to register the product and if some firewall is trying to block it then the below shown message window will open, with the browser as shown in the following image. This page will have the Activation Key in it


Step 2: Copy this Activation Key from the page as shown in the image and paste it in the message window in the Activation Key field.

Step 3: Click on the OK button and your Product will get registered.



How do I register again, if I have re-formatted my hard drive?

Once you have your computer working after re-formatting, download our latest release from the product website. Install the program again using this setup file. In Case the software asks you for registration again, just re-enter the registration key that was mailed to you during purchase process.

If you still having difficulty registering again, then you can generate new keys for you. Remember that old keys will be disabled and can no longer be used. Click here to get the new Registration key.

Also you can generate new keys when,
1. You have 2 PCs in the same house and want to use this product on another PC and discontinue using on the old one.
2. If you have bought a new computer and would like to transfer the product on new PC.


What is my Registration Number?

Registration number is an alpha-numeric key that is provided to you when you purchase of the product. This number registers product to allow the user to use it for one year with full functionality. This key is unique and helps us to identify the user to provide Customer Support.


What if my Registration Number is Invalid?

We recommend not entering the Registration Number that you have received by mail. It is suggested that you Copy and Paste the Registration Number to avoid errors. If you are still getting the same error message, please contact us.
For more information on copy and paste click here.


I purchased Max Secure Product but I never received a Registration Number.

After purchasing Max Secure product, a confirmation E-Mail is sent to you containing your Registration Number. Be sure to check any junk mail or spam mail folders in case the message was caught by spam filters. If this did not resolve the problem please contact us for another Registration Number.


I am unable to locate my Registration Number.

Please send an email to our Technical Support along with your details entered during Registration of the copy. We will send your Registration Number on the Email-Id that is entered by you during Registration.


Can I register product on multiple computers with one Registration Number?

No. The Registration Number is valid only for a single computer. The same Registration Number can be used on multiple Operating Systems on same computer. But can not be used on different computers.

If you have any questions please contact us and we will be happy to answer them!

We appreciate your time to offer us your feedback and encourage you to continue to let us know how we can improve our products. As our software is continually developed and improved, new features are always under consideration and your feedback is very helpful.