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How to uninstall McAfee Internet Security from your system

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall McAfee Internet Security for Windows. It was developed for Windows by McAfee, Inc.. More information about McAfee, Inc. can be found here. The program is often located in the C:\Program Files\McAfee directory. Take into account that this location can vary being determined by the user's preference. You can uninstall McAfee Internet Security by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe /body:misp://MSCJsRes.dll::uninstall.html /id:uninstall. Note that you might be prompted for admin rights. The application's main executable file has a size of 1.14 MB (1200328 bytes) on disk and is named AlertViewer.exe.

The executable files below are part of McAfee Internet Security. They occupy about 73.42 MB (76982128 bytes) on disk.

  • AlertViewer.exe (1.14 MB)
  • Launch.exe (1.62 MB)
  • firesvc.exe (119.41 KB)
  • McVsMap.exe (340.49 KB)
  • McVsShld.exe (553.82 KB)
  • MfeAVSvc.exe (2.99 MB)
  • mfeLamInstaller.exe (972.94 KB)
  • mfeODS.exe (1.08 MB)
  • mvsinst.exe (467.55 KB)
  • MpfAlert.exe (681.55 KB)
  • mcalert.exe (543.71 KB)
  • QcConsol.exe (530.11 KB)
  • QcShm.exe (1.26 MB)
  • ShrCL.exe (473.12 KB)
  • CompatibilityTester.exe (549.86 KB)
  • McBootSvcSet.exe (419.66 KB)
  • mchlp32.exe (502.86 KB)
  • mcinfo.exe (1,020.86 KB)
  • McInstru.exe (422.70 KB)
  • mcshell.exe (553.55 KB)
  • mcsvrcnt.exe (681.95 KB)
  • mcsync.exe (2.21 MB)
  • mcuihost.exe (718.23 KB)
  • mispreg.exe (531.11 KB)
  • mcocrollback.exe (506.40 KB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (687.98 KB)
  • CATracker.exe (449.91 KB)
  • SmtMsgLauncher.exe (380.80 KB)
  • WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.26 MB)
  • mskxagnt.exe (388.38 KB)
  • ActUtil.exe (585.71 KB)
  • McChHost.exe (623.17 KB)
  • McSACore.exe (461.77 KB)
  • saUI.exe (2.07 MB)
  • saUpd.exe (1.02 MB)
  • uninstall.exe (749.99 KB)
  • AlertHost.exe (590.63 KB)
  • HWUpdChk.exe (695.02 KB)
  • McAutoReg.exe (824.17 KB)
  • McAutoReg.exe (1.02 MB)
  • McBootSvcSet64.exe (511.00 KB)
  • McCBEntAndInstru.exe (1.37 MB)
  • McPartnerHandler.exe (1.43 MB)
  • McCBEntAndInstru.exe (1.56 MB)
  • McPartnerHandler.exe (1.60 MB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (860.02 KB)
  • mcinstru.exe (508.43 KB)
  • mcuicnt.exe (601.67 KB)
  • McOCRollBack.exe (622.45 KB)
  • McVulAdmAgnt.exe (546.75 KB)
  • McVulAlert.exe (518.00 KB)
  • McVulCon.exe (549.78 KB)
  • McVulCtr.exe (1.37 MB)
  • McVulUsrAgnt.exe (547.28 KB)
  • mcoemmgr.exe (722.26 KB)
  • OobeHook.exe (418.13 KB)
  • mcoemmgr.exe (867.56 KB)
  • OobeHook.exe (504.43 KB)
  • McApExe.exe (582.06 KB)
  • mfehidin.exe (1.10 MB)
  • mcupdate.exe (1.94 MB)
  • MMSSHOST32.exe (328.38 KB)
  • psupgd.exe (278.89 KB)
  • McPltCmd.exe (544.75 KB)
  • mchost.exe (482.19 KB)
  • McSvHost.exe (489.76 KB)
  • DADUpdater.exe (1.39 MB)
  • McSmtFWk.exe (440.37 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 16.0.5 of McAfee Internet Security. You can find below info on other releases of McAfee Internet Security:

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If you are manually uninstalling McAfee Internet Security we recommend you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall McAfee Internet Security:
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee

Check for and delete the following files from your disk when you uninstall McAfee Internet Security:
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\AlertViewer.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\AlertViewer.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\AlertViewer.pam
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\AlertViewer.res.pam
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUI.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUI.pam
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUI.partner.pam
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUI.res.pam
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUIModules.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CustMgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\Launch.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\LayoutMgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\license.txt
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\NotificationCenter.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\PamUpdater.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\ActionCenter.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\dto\alert.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\context\ContextDataManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\context\ContextRule.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\data\criticalAlertsData.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\data\criticalValueAlertsData.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\data\featureAlertsData.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\helpers\constants.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\helpers\helpers.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\Managers\AlertManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\Managers\CriticalAlertsManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\Managers\CriticalValueAlertsManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\Managers\FeatureAlertManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\Managers\StatusManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\thirdParty\dkjson.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scriptversion.txt
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\content.bin
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\firesvc.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\Gkp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\HcApi.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\HcCode.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\HcThe.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hiphandlers.dat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hiphandlers.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\HipRc.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipscont.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipscore.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\HipShield.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\HipShieldK.sys
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipshieldk_vista_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipshieldk_win7_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipshieldk_win8_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipshieldk_win81_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\gkp\hipshieldk_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\AMSIExt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\blframework.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\blframeworkrt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\blframeworku.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\CaspCont.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\Core.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\EpSecApiLib.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmBOServer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmContent.dat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmProfiler.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmRts.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JTIScanner.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\license.txt
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\LogLib.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcctxmnu.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McOasShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcodsps.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McOdsShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcqtax.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McVariantExport.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McVsMap.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsocfg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsoins.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsoins64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsoshl.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsoutil.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McVSPP.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McVsPs.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McVsShld.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MfeAVSvc.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mfelamamconfig.xml
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mfeLamInstaller.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mfeODS.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\msvcp100.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\msvcr100.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mvsap.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MVsInst.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mvslog.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mvsoem.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MVsUiCfg.dat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MVsVer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\RealProtectAMScanIf.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\RepairModule.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationBO.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationBOProxy.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationCommunicator.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationCommunicatorStub.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationCoreRules.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationProvider.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\sm.dll

Registry keys:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSC

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\McUpdate.exe.ApplicationCompany
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\McUpdate.exe.FriendlyAppName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAWFwk\ImagePath


How to remove McAfee Internet Security from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee Internet Security is a program released by McAfee, Inc.. Some computer users choose to erase this application. Sometimes this is easier said than done because doing this manually requires some experience regarding Windows internal functioning. One of the best SIMPLE practice to erase McAfee Internet Security is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





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4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
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5. A list of the applications existing on the computer will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate McAfee Internet Security or simply click the Search field and type in "McAfee Internet Security". The McAfee Internet Security application will be found very quickly. Notice that after you select McAfee Internet Security in the list of programs, some information regarding the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding McAfee Internet Security, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the application you want to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. accept the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove McAfee Internet Security.
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8. After uninstalling McAfee Internet Security, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong McAfee Internet Security that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing McAfee Internet Security using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall McAfee Internet Security by McAfee, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that McAfee Internet Security by McAfee, Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall McAfee Internet Security supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-11-05 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-11-05 14:12:17.637