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How to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus from your system

McAfee AntiVirus is a Windows program. Read below about how to uninstall it from your computer. The Windows version was created by McAfee, Inc.. Take a look here where you can find out more on McAfee, Inc.. McAfee AntiVirus is commonly set up in the C:\Program Files\McAfee directory, however this location can vary a lot depending on the user's option when installing the program. The entire uninstall command line for McAfee AntiVirus is C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe /body:misp://MSCJsRes.dll::uninstall.html /id:uninstall. AlertViewer.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 1.44 MB (1512824 bytes) on disk.

McAfee AntiVirus installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 33.03 MB (34633376 bytes) on disk.

  • AlertViewer.exe (1.44 MB)
  • Launch.exe (1.94 MB)
  • firesvc.exe (462.39 KB)
  • McVsMap.exe (418.66 KB)
  • McVsShld.exe (682.48 KB)
  • MfeAVSvc.exe (3.76 MB)
  • mfeLamInstaller.exe (1.37 MB)
  • mfeODS.exe (1.41 MB)
  • MVsInst.exe (597.24 KB)
  • MpfAlert.exe (958.54 KB)
  • QcCons32.exe (559.89 KB)
  • QcConsol.exe (670.38 KB)
  • QcShm.exe (1.66 MB)
  • ShrCL.exe (564.46 KB)
  • McBootSvcSet.exe (587.67 KB)
  • mcinfo.exe (1.28 MB)
  • McInstru.exe (508.43 KB)
  • mcsvrcnt.exe (838.85 KB)
  • mcsync.exe (2.91 MB)
  • mcuihost.exe (1.47 MB)
  • mispreg.exe (651.73 KB)
  • mcocrollback.exe (622.45 KB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (819.67 KB)
  • CATracker.exe (557.89 KB)
  • SmtMsgLauncher.exe (470.15 KB)
  • WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.80 MB)
  • McVulAdmAgnt.exe (651.66 KB)
  • McVulAlert.exe (615.38 KB)
  • McVulCon.exe (654.77 KB)
  • McVulCtr.exe (1.74 MB)
  • McVulUsrAgnt.exe (652.20 KB)
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The current page applies to McAfee AntiVirus version 16.08 only. You can find below a few links to other McAfee AntiVirus releases:

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you remove McAfee AntiVirus.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall McAfee AntiVirus from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee

Files remaining:
  • 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\CoreUIModules64.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts64.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CustMgr.dll
  • 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\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\data\reportAlertsData.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\MonthlyReportManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\managers\StatusManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\modules\managers\TrialReportManager.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scripts\thirdparty\dkjson.lua
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\scriptversion.txt
  • 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\HipRc.dll
  • 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_x64.cat
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\licenses.txt
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\AMSIExt.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\CaspCont.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\Core.inf
  • 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\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\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\mfeLamInstaller.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mfeODS.exe
  • 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\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
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\VSJsRes.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vso.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vso_pre.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vsoLI.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\VSOMod.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vsores.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vsouc.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\checkmps.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\instld.inf
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\McAlert.exe
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\mps.dll
  • C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\mpscfg.dll

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\McAfee NGI\packages\{SD: C:|Program Files|McAfee|WebAdvisor}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSC

Additional values that are not removed:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAfee WebAdvisor\ImagePath


A way to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee AntiVirus is a program offered by the software company McAfee, Inc.. Frequently, people try to remove this program. Sometimes this can be easier said than done because uninstalling this by hand requires some know-how regarding Windows program uninstallation. The best QUICK action to remove McAfee AntiVirus is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take some time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

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


5. All the applications installed on the PC will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find McAfee AntiVirus or simply click the Search feature and type in "McAfee AntiVirus". The McAfee AntiVirus application will be found automatically. Notice that when you click McAfee AntiVirus in the list of apps, the following data about the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have about McAfee AntiVirus, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the application you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the uninstall by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall McAfee AntiVirus.
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8. After uninstalling McAfee AntiVirus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of McAfee AntiVirus which have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing McAfee AntiVirus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus by McAfee, Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that McAfee AntiVirus by McAfee, Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This page only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus supposing you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2018-02-22 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2018-02-22 07:19:09.563