[Components] VirusScan=1 Firewall=1 WebControl=1 AccessProtection=1
[Components] VirusScan=1 AntiSpyware=1 AccessProtection=1 BufferOverflow=1 mcsetup.ini
[Install] AgentHost=epo.corp.local AgentPort=443 UseSecureChannel=1 AgentUserNames=DOMAIN\svc_mcafee AgentPassword=EncryptedPasswordHere | | Setup hangs at "Registering Components" |
The file is most commonly used in large-scale enterprise rollouts where manual configuration is impossible. After installation, the ePO server pushes the detailed
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Setup still asks for product key | Missing or malformed [UserData] ProductKey | Check for spaces, dashes, or invalid characters. | | Network not configured | InstallDefaultComponents=No | Set to Yes or add proper [Networking] subsections. | | Setup hangs at "Registering Components" | Driver conflict or missing OemPreinstall files | Verify $OEM$ folder structure and signatures. | | Partition not converted to NTFS | FileSystem value typo or conflict with existing partitions | Use ConvertNTFS (not ForceNTFS ) for non-destructive conversion. |
You still need mcsetup.ini to install the agent and ENS base. After installation, the ePO server pushes the detailed XML policies.