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A guide to uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor from your PC

This page is about McAfee WebAdvisor for Windows. Below you can find details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was developed for Windows by McAfee, Inc.. Open here for more information on McAfee, Inc.. More info about the application McAfee WebAdvisor can be seen at . McAfee WebAdvisor is typically set up in the C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor directory, but this location may differ a lot depending on the user's decision while installing the program. The full command line for removing McAfee WebAdvisor is C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Uninstall.exe. Note that if you will type this command in Start / Run Note you might be prompted for admin rights. McAfee WebAdvisor's main file takes about 683.30 KB (699696 bytes) and is named uninstall.exe.

The following executable files are incorporated in McAfee WebAdvisor. They occupy 4.81 MB (5043568 bytes) on disk.

  • ActUtil.exe (568.12 KB)
  • McChHost.exe (381.04 KB)
  • mcsacore.exe (151.73 KB)
  • mfeasins_x64.exe (589.36 KB)
  • saOemMgr.exe (85.83 KB)
  • saUI.exe (1.47 MB)
  • saUpd.exe (965.46 KB)
  • uninstall.exe (683.30 KB)
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The current web page applies to McAfee WebAdvisor version 4.0.274 alone. You can find below a few links to other McAfee WebAdvisor releases:

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A considerable amount of files, folders and registry data can not be deleted when you remove McAfee WebAdvisor from your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor

The files below remain on your disk by McAfee WebAdvisor's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\ActUtil.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\blist.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\cblist.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\chr.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\chrome.manifest
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\contents.rdf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\default.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Download\s39o
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Download\s4dc
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Download\s4no
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\install.rdf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mcbrwctl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McChHost.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McChPlg.crx
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McIEPlg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McPlgUI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mcsacore.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACorePS.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mfeasins_x64.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\NPMcFFPlg32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Oem.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\pwhashdb.dat
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_indep.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_main.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_x64.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sahook.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saOemMgr.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saplugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saProd.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sares.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saSets.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sasshmod.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saSubMgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saUI.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saUpd.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saupkeep.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about_selected.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationballoon.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon_wa.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon_wa.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationEngine.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationEngine_wa.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations_im.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations_wa.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_logo.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_logo_plus.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_safe_annotation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_safe_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_threat_annotation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_threat_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_warning_annotation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_warning_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_x.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blackpixel.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blue_arrow.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\bullet.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_black.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_black_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_cashback.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_disabled.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_green.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_green_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_grey.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_grey_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_hs.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_hs_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_red.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_red_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_yellow.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_yellow_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_closebtn.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_ebatesLogo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_mcsecureLogo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cb_icon.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cornersm-hollow.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cornersm-solid.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\corner-solid.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\down_arrow.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\download_careful.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\download_unsafe.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\downloadWarning.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\email.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\empty.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\engine.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\error-icon.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\exclamation_mark_3angls_41x38.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\facebook.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\facebook.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\favicon.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_balloon_banner.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_c.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_l.gif

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\{35ED3F83-4BDC-4c44-8EC6-6A8301C7413A}

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAfee SiteAdvisor Service\ImagePath


How to remove McAfee WebAdvisor from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee WebAdvisor is a program offered by the software company McAfee, Inc.. Frequently, people try to remove this application. This can be efortful because uninstalling this manually takes some know-how related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best EASY approach to remove McAfee WebAdvisor 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, install it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and general tool to maximize the performance of your Windows computer.

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  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system optimizer.

3. Click on 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 installed on the PC will be made available to you

6. Scroll the list of applications until you find McAfee WebAdvisor or simply click the Search field and type in "McAfee WebAdvisor". If it is installed on your PC the McAfee WebAdvisor program will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click McAfee WebAdvisor in the list of programs, the following data regarding the program is available to you:


  • Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other people have regarding McAfee WebAdvisor, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Details regarding the program you are about to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
For example you can see that for McAfee WebAdvisor:





  • The web site of the program is: http://www.siteadvisor.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Uninstall.exe
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will appear. accept the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor.
Uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor


8. After uninstalling McAfee WebAdvisor, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of McAfee WebAdvisor that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling McAfee WebAdvisor using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to run without errors or problems.



Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 8 (6.2)
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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that McAfee WebAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor supposing 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' computers.

2016-06-22 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-22 06:23:58.893