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How to uninstall McAfee Internet Security from your computer

This info is about McAfee Internet Security for Windows. Here you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. The Windows version was created by McAfee, Inc.. Go over here for more details on McAfee, Inc.. The application is usually placed in the C:\Program Files\McAfee directory (same installation drive as Windows). You can remove 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. Keep in mind that you might receive a notification for admin rights. McAfee Internet Security's main file takes around 1.62 MB (1703888 bytes) and is named Launch.exe.

The executable files below are installed along with McAfee Internet Security. They occupy about 33.52 MB (35148576 bytes) on disk.

  • Launch.exe (1.62 MB)
  • firesvc.exe (123.55 KB)
  • McVsMap.exe (426.70 KB)
  • McVsShld.exe (697.59 KB)
  • MfeAVSvc.exe (4.49 MB)
  • mfeLamInstaller.exe (1.82 MB)
  • mfeODS.exe (1.60 MB)
  • MVsInst.exe (598.74 KB)
  • MpfAlert.exe (874.13 KB)
  • McAlert.exe (555.85 KB)
  • QcCons32.exe (423.16 KB)
  • QcConsol.exe (521.07 KB)
  • QcShm.exe (1.86 MB)
  • ShrCL.exe (486.79 KB)
  • McBootSvcSet.exe (423.66 KB)
  • mcinfo.exe (1.01 MB)
  • McInstru.exe (507.43 KB)
  • mcsvrcnt.exe (834.28 KB)
  • mcsync.exe (2.95 MB)
  • mcuihost.exe (1.01 MB)
  • mispreg.exe (605.31 KB)
  • mcocrollback.exe (621.45 KB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (860.02 KB)
  • CATracker.exe (557.89 KB)
  • SmtMsgLauncher.exe (470.65 KB)
  • WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.77 MB)
  • mskxagnt.exe (359.13 KB)
  • McSmtFwk.exe (124.63 KB)
  • McVulAdmAgnt.exe (911.48 KB)
  • McVulAlert.exe (874.63 KB)
  • McVulCon.exe (925.09 KB)
  • McVulCtr.exe (2.02 MB)
  • McVulUsrAgnt.exe (912.48 KB)
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This info is about McAfee Internet Security version 15.12 alone. Click on the links below for other McAfee Internet Security versions:

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Many files, folders and Windows registry data will not be deleted when you want to remove McAfee Internet Security from your PC.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee

Files remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUI.pam
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUI.res.pam
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUI64.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUIModules64.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts64.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\Launch.exe
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\Launch.xml
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\LayoutMgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\NotificationCenter.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\MSC\3081\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\3081\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\3081\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\3081\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\CompatibilityTester.exe
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\actwizld.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\McBootDelayEnable.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcbootdssvc.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mccbentandinstru.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mccbentitlement.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocact.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocaw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocawres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocawui.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocdis.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocena.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\McOcInstru.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcocrollback.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\McPartnerSAInstallManager.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcsetu.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\mcstartup.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\MPFrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\MPSrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\MQSrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\MSADrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\MSKrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\oemmain.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\VSOrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\VULrgw.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Custom_Uninstall\wssdatacollector64.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\eulares.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\eulaTextres.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\Help\mcafee.html
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\instprog.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\langmap.dat
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\license.txt
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcactwiz.ini
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcagent.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McBootDelayStartSvc.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McBootSvcSet.exe
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McCntLang.ini
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mccontextust.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McCtxMenuFrmWrk.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McDBMgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcFullClean.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McGsShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcinfo.exe
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcinstru.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McInstru.exe
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McIPTShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McLogShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcltvers.ini
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mclwapi.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcmispps.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcmispps.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcmschlp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcmscins.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McMscShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcmscui.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcmscver.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcoemmap.ini
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcoemres.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcoemres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McPersPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcprlres.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McPrsShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McPrtMgrPlugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcregobj\12,8,957,0\mcregobj.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcregobj\15,0,190,0\mcregobj.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcregobj\15,4,4031,0\mcregobj.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcscindx.dat
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\McSnIePl64.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcsubmgr\12,8,958,0\mcsubmgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcsubmgr\15,0,190,0\mcsubmgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcsubmgr\15,4,4031,0\mcsubmgr.dll

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following keys will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSC

Supplementary values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe


How to uninstall McAfee Internet Security using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee Internet Security is an application released by the software company McAfee, Inc.. Frequently, users choose to uninstall this program. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because performing this by hand takes some experience regarding Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK way to uninstall McAfee Internet Security is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to clean your system.

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  • download the setup by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
  • install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows optimizer.

3. Press the General Tools button
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4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find McAfee Internet Security or simply activate the Search field and type in "McAfee Internet Security". If it exists on your system the McAfee Internet Security application will be found very quickly. After you select McAfee Internet Security in the list of apps, the following information about the application is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have about McAfee Internet Security, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the program you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall McAfee Internet Security.
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8. After removing McAfee Internet Security, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of McAfee Internet Security which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling McAfee Internet Security with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to remove 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 computer. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove McAfee Internet Security in case you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2017-04-16 / Written by Andreea Kartman for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-04-16 17:44:49.580