Features and Settings

F-Secure PC Protection

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How do I subscribe to F-Secure PC Protection?

As of 03/01/2021, F-Secure is no longer offered as a new service, and new subscriptions cannot be activated.

 

Are there any changes for existing F-Secure subscribers?

Existing subscribers will continue to have access to the F-Secure PC Protection service and subscription key. The service will continue to function as it previously has.

 

What are the requirements for F-Secure?

Operating Systems Supported

  • Windows 10*
  • Windows 8.1*
  • Windows 7, service pack 1

* Does not support ARM based tablets

 System Requirements

  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent (processor must support SSE2)
  • Memory: 1GB or more
  • Disk space: 1.2 GB of free space
  • Internet service is required in order to validate your subscription and receive updates
  • Javascript must be enabled in your browser settings

Supported Browsers

  • Edge (Windows 10); does not support extensions
  • Internet Explorer 11 (Windows 8.1)
  • Internet Explorer 10 & 11 (Windows 7)
  • Internet Explorer 8 & 9 (Windows Vista)
  • Chrome, two latest major versions
  • Firefox, two latest major versions

 

How do I download F-Secure?

Please note: New subscriptions cannot be activated, but existing subscribers may still download the F-Secure software onto additional computers.

  1. Please make sure to uninstall any existing virus protection software on your computer before installing F-Secure.
  2. From your computer’s web browser, sign into your My Blue Ridge account at com/login. You’ll be taken to the Summary screen.
  3. In the taskbar at the top, click Services. On the next page, click the Internet tab. Alternately, from the Summary screen, scroll down to Your Equipment & Services. Under Internet, click View Details. 
  4. Scroll down to F-Secure. Your 20-character subscription license key appears here. Click Download License to install F-Secure onto this computer.

F-Secure download screen

  1. Your browser will ask you to download or run the .exe file. Follow the provided installation instructions and onscreen prompts.
  2. To download F-Secure onto additional computers, please sign into My Blue Ridge and download the program on each computer. Please note: A subscription key will support a maximum of three computers.

 

Help! I lost my F-Secure subscription key.

Not to worry! You can locate it online from the My Blue Ridge app or website.

My Blue Ridge app:

  1. Sign into the My Blue Ridge app with your primary account.
  2. From the Home screen, tap the Menu button My Blue Ridge Menu button in the top left, and then tap Internet.
  3. Scroll to the bottom. Your subscription license key appears here.

Web browser:

  1. Sign into your My Blue Ridge account at com/login. You’ll be taken to the Summary screen.
  2. In the taskbar at the top, click Services. On the next page, click the Internet tab. Alternately, from the Summary screen, scroll down to Your Equipment & Services. Under Internet, click View Details. 
  3. Scroll down to F-Secure. Your subscription license key appears here. A Download License button is available if you need to install F-Secure onto this computer.

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