How do I install PC Matic Privacy?

PC Matic Privacy was introduced in 2024 and was previously known as PC Magnum, if you purchased a subscription for PC Magnum it was automatically transferred over to PC Matic Privacy.

PC Matic Privacy is built into PC Matic 5 which means if you already have PC Matic 5 installed you don't need to go any further! Just click the tab labeled Privacy in the left navigation of PC Matic 5 as seen in the image below.

If you don't have PC Matic 5 installed, follow the instructions below for both Windows 11 and Windows 10. PC Matic Privacy is not available on macOS, iOS, or Android.


  1. Download the PC Matic 5 installer file using the green Download Button. When you install PC Matic the download might show at the bottom of the page or top right of the page.

  1. Once the download completes, click on the download notification to open the file.

Or open your file explore, click on the download tab to find the file, and then Double click on the installation file, or click it once and press enter.

  1. If prompted with User Account Control, click Yes.

  1. Select your language and press OK.

  1. Read and accept the License Agreement and click "I accept the agreement." Then Click Next.

  1. Confirm the install setup by clicking install.

Wait for the setup to complete. When complete, PC Matic will automatically launch.

  1. If prompted with User Account Control, click Yes. It will then Launch PC Matic.

  1. When PC Matic launches, enter the login credentials that you created with your purchase.

Installation is complete!

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