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A guide to uninstall McAfee Internet Security from your system

You can find below details on how to uninstall McAfee Internet Security for Windows. It was coded for Windows by McAfee, LLC. More information on McAfee, LLC can be found here. The program is frequently located in the C:\Program Files\McAfee directory (same installation drive as Windows). The full command line for removing McAfee Internet Security is C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe /body:misp://MSCJsRes.dll::uninstall.html /id:uninstall. Keep in mind that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for administrator rights. AlertViewer.exe is the McAfee Internet Security's primary executable file and it takes approximately 1.48 MB (1556920 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are installed along with McAfee Internet Security. They occupy about 44.42 MB (46573112 bytes) on disk.

  • AlertViewer.exe (1.48 MB)
  • Launch.exe (1.98 MB)
  • firesvc.exe (492.50 KB)
  • McVsMap.exe (416.27 KB)
  • McVsShld.exe (946.94 KB)
  • MfeAVSvc.exe (3.61 MB)
  • mfeLamInstaller.exe (1.13 MB)
  • mfeODS.exe (945.37 KB)
  • MVsInst.exe (722.47 KB)
  • MpfAlert.exe (1.53 MB)
  • QcCons32.exe (607.48 KB)
  • QcConsol.exe (723.01 KB)
  • QcShm.exe (1.80 MB)
  • ShrCL.exe (1.01 MB)
  • McBootSvcSet.exe (612.05 KB)
  • mcinfo.exe (1.31 MB)
  • McInstru.exe (620.66 KB)
  • mcsvrcnt.exe (856.16 KB)
  • mcsync.exe (2.78 MB)
  • mcuihost.exe (1.52 MB)
  • mispreg.exe (668.09 KB)
  • mcocrollback.exe (730.08 KB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (814.31 KB)
  • SmtMsgLauncher.exe (497.57 KB)
  • WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.90 MB)
  • mskxagnt.exe (487.93 KB)
  • McVulAdmAgnt.exe (690.73 KB)
  • McVulAlert.exe (655.95 KB)
  • McVulCon.exe (690.76 KB)
  • McVulCtr.exe (1.79 MB)
  • McVulUsrAgnt.exe (691.26 KB)
  • browserhost.exe (3.43 MB)
  • servicehost.exe (925.08 KB)
  • uihost.exe (924.08 KB)
  • uninstaller.exe (2.44 MB)
  • updater.exe (2.32 MB)
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This page is about McAfee Internet Security version 16.026 alone. For other McAfee Internet Security versions please click below:

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Quite a few files, folders and registry data can be left behind when you want to remove McAfee Internet Security from your PC.

Folders remaining:
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove 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\CoreUIAlertViewer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUIAlertViewer.xml
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUIDaily.inf
  • 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\DADMessageBusProxy.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\data\featureAlertsData_hp.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\MSC\10250\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\10250\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\10250\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\10250\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1028\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1028\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1028\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1028\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1029\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1029\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.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\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1040\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1040\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1041\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1041\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1041\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1041\mscpstLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1042\instLD.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1042\mclgtmpl.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1042\msclcres.inf
  • C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\1042\mscpstLD.inf

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


How to uninstall McAfee Internet Security with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee Internet Security is an application released by the software company McAfee, LLC. Frequently, computer users try to remove it. This is easier said than done because removing this by hand requires some experience related to PCs. The best QUICK manner to remove McAfee Internet Security is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your Windows system.

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2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

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


5. A list of the applications installed on the computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate 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 program will be found automatically. Notice that when you click McAfee Internet Security in the list of applications, some data about the application is made available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about McAfee Internet Security, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information about the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Confirm the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove McAfee Internet Security.
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8. After removing McAfee Internet Security, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of 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 are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your computer.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall McAfee Internet Security by McAfee, LLC from your PC, we are not saying that McAfee Internet Security by McAfee, LLC is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall McAfee Internet Security supposing 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.

2020-06-20 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2020-06-20 02:50:39.997