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A guide to uninstall McAfee Total Protection from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to uninstall McAfee Total Protection for Windows. The Windows version was developed by McAfee, Inc.. Open here for more information on McAfee, Inc.. The application is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\McAfee folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can uninstall McAfee Total Protection 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 administrator rights. The program's main executable file occupies 1.80 MB (1887336 bytes) on disk and is titled Launch.exe.

The executables below are part of McAfee Total Protection. They occupy about 31.05 MB (32561064 bytes) on disk.

  • Launch.exe (1.80 MB)
  • firesvc.exe (125.62 KB)
  • McPvTray.exe (585.60 KB)
  • SvcDrv.exe (203.10 KB)
  • MpfAlert.exe (866.12 KB)
  • McAlert.exe (543.12 KB)
  • QcCons32.exe (414.10 KB)
  • QcConsol.exe (507.10 KB)
  • QcShm.exe (1.74 MB)
  • ShrCL.exe (474.10 KB)
  • McBootSvcSet.exe (397.60 KB)
  • mcinfo.exe (1.30 MB)
  • McInstru.exe (507.60 KB)
  • mcsvrcnt.exe (1.07 MB)
  • mcsync.exe (4.41 MB)
  • mcuihost.exe (1.06 MB)
  • mispreg.exe (895.60 KB)
  • mcocrollback.exe (610.60 KB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (804.60 KB)
  • CATracker.exe (753.12 KB)
  • SmtMsgLauncher.exe (456.10 KB)
  • WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.93 MB)
  • mskxagnt.exe (344.60 KB)
  • mcods.exe (1.25 MB)
  • mcodsscan.exe (666.60 KB)
  • McVsMap.exe (430.60 KB)
  • McVsShld.exe (1.22 MB)
  • MVsInst.exe (570.60 KB)
  • McVulAdmAgnt.exe (896.60 KB)
  • McVulAlert.exe (858.10 KB)
  • McVulCon.exe (900.10 KB)
  • McVulCtr.exe (1.89 MB)
  • McVulUsrAgnt.exe (897.10 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 15.0.2063 of McAfee Total Protection. Click on the links below for other McAfee Total Protection versions:

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When you're planning to uninstall McAfee Total Protection you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee

The files below were left behind on your disk when you remove McAfee Total Protection:
  • 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\Gkp\hipshieldk_vista_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\Gkp\hipshieldk_win10_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\mpf\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mpf\mpf.dat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mpf\mpfcus.dat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mpf\MpfModule.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mpf\MpfPP.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mpf\MpfShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mpf\subst.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\instld.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\mpscfg.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\mpsli.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\MPSMisp.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\MpsModule.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\mpsmspap.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\MpsRes2.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\subst.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mps\substli.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mqs\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mqs\MqsModule.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mqs\QCProgressIcon.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mqs\QcShm.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mqs\QcShm.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\mqs\subst.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1029\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1029\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1029\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1030\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1030\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1030\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1031\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1031\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1031\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1032\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1032\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1032\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1033\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1033\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1033\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1034\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1034\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1034\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1035\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1035\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1035\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1036\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1036\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1036\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1037\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1037\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1037\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1038\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1038\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1038\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1040\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1040\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1040\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1043\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1043\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1043\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1044\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1044\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1044\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1045\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1045\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1045\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1049\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1049\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1049\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1049\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1050\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\1050\msclcres.inf

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • 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\mcagent.exe
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\mcafee\msc\mcuihost.exe
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAWFwk\ImagePath


How to remove McAfee Total Protection from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee Total Protection is a program released by the software company McAfee, Inc.. Sometimes, people want to remove it. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because uninstalling this manually takes some advanced knowledge regarding removing Windows applications by hand. The best QUICK solution to remove McAfee Total Protection is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and all around tool to take care of your Windows system.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful Windows optimizer.

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


5. A list of the programs installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate McAfee Total Protection or simply activate the Search feature and type in "McAfee Total Protection". The McAfee Total Protection application will be found automatically. When you click McAfee Total Protection in the list of apps, some information about the application is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other people have about McAfee Total Protection, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the app you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will appear. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove McAfee Total Protection.
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8. After removing McAfee Total Protection, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Press Next to start the cleanup. All the items of McAfee Total Protection which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing McAfee Total Protection using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.



Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall McAfee Total Protection by McAfee, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that McAfee Total Protection by McAfee, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall McAfee Total Protection in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-12-02 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-12-02 02:04:22.440