McAfee WebAdvisor

How to uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor from your PC

You can find on this page details on how to uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor for Windows. It was coded for Windows by McAfee, Inc.. More info about McAfee, Inc. can be read here. Please open http://www.siteadvisor.com if you want to read more on McAfee WebAdvisor on McAfee, Inc.'s website. Usually the McAfee WebAdvisor application is to be found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor folder, depending on the user's option during setup. C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Uninstall.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor. uninstall.exe is the McAfee WebAdvisor's main executable file and it takes about 1.03 MB (1084424 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are installed together with McAfee WebAdvisor. They take about 6.02 MB (6311360 bytes) on disk.

• McChHost.exe (627.29 KB)
• mcsacore.exe (590.65 KB)
• saUI.exe (2.41 MB)
• saUpd.exe (1.38 MB)
• uninstall.exe (1.03 MB)

The current page applies to McAfee WebAdvisor version 4.0.7.208 only. Click on the links below for other McAfee WebAdvisor versions:

• 4.0.8.12335
• 4.0.183
• 4.0.8.20002
• 4.1.0.23
• 4.1.0.19
• 4.0.125
• 4.0.235
• 4.0.8.13684
• 4.0.163
• 4.0.216
• 4.0.354
• 4.1.0.34
• 4.0.128
• 4.0.126
• 4.0.165
• 4.0.7.203
• 4.0
• 4.1.0.26
• 4.0.272
• 4.0.136
• 4.0.8.15665
• 4.0.220
• 4.0.137
• 4.0.242
• 4.0.266
• 4.0.127
• 4.0.139
• 4.1.0.14
• 4.0.140
• 4.0.8.13114
• 4.0.108
• 4.0.7.195
• 4.0.157
• 4.0.8.19377
• 4.0.200
• 4.0.149
• 4.0.192
• 4.0.179
• 4.1.0.27
• 4.0.171
• 4.0.8.10747
• 4.0.258
• 4.1.0.9
• 4.0.170
• 4.1.0.28
• 4.0.7.213
• 4.1.0.42
• 4.1.0.43
• 4.0.123
• 4.0.141
• 4.0.161
• 4.0.8.13113
• 4.0.206
• 4.0.8.18993
• 4.0.8.21000
• 4.0.173
• 4.0.233
• 4.0.184
• 4.0.133
• 4.0.164
• 4.0.8.17336
• 4.0.314
• 4.0.316
• 4.0.203
• 4.0.228
• 4.1.0.71
• 4.1.0.36
• 4.0.7.190
• 4.1.0.29
• 4.0.187
• 4.0.230
• 4.0.8.20721
• 4.1.0.75
• 4.0.207
• 4.0.158
• 4.0.146
• 4.1.0.17
• 4.0.148
• 4.0.198
• 4.0.119
• 4.0.262
• 4.0.152
• 4.0.8.13811
• 4.0.274
• 4.0.8.12647
• 4.0.190
• 4.0.120
• 4.0.279
• 4.1.0.73
• 4.0.114
• 4.0.356
• 4.0.227
• 4.0.145
• 4.0.186
• 4.0.112
• 4.0.115
• 4.1.0.3
• 4.1.0.35
• 4.0.263
• 4.0.189

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After the uninstall process, the application leaves some files behind on the computer. Some of these are shown below.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor from your computer:

• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor

Files remaining:

• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\blist.dat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\cblist.dat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\chr.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\default.txt
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\DownloadScan.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\e10ssaffplg.xpi
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\licenses.txt
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mcbrwctl.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McChHost.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McIEPlg.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McPlgUI.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACore.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACorePS.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mfesapsn.sys
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\NPMcFFPlg32.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Oem.txt
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_indep.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_main.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_win32.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saffplg.xpi
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saProd.ini
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sares.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saSets.ini
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SaSSHMod.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saUI.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saUpd.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saupkeep.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about_selected.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about-icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about-icon-selected.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon.html
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationballoon.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon_wa.html
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon_wa.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationEngine.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationEngine_wa.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations_im.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations_wa.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon.html
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_logo.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_logo_plus.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_safe_annotation.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_safe_icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_threat_annotation.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_threat_icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_warning_annotation.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_warning_icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_x.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blackpixel.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blue_arrow.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\bullet.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_black.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_black_lock.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_cashback.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_disabled.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_green.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_green_lock.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_grey.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_grey_lock.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_hs.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_hs_lock.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_red.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_red_lock.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_yellow.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_yellow_lock.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback.html
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_closebtn.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_ebatesLogo.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_mcsecureLogo.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cb_icon.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\check-icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\chrome.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cornersm-hollow.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cornersm-solid.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\corner-solid.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\down_arrow.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\download_careful.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\download_unsafe.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\downloadWarning.html
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\email.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\empty.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\engine.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\error-icon.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\error-icon.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\exclamation_mark_3angls_20x19.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\exclamation_mark_3angls_41x38.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\facebook.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\facebook.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\favicon.ico
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_balloon_banner.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_c.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_l.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_r.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_sep.gif
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_bottom_c.gif

Frequently the following registry keys will not be cleaned:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{35ED3F83-4BDC-4c44-8EC6-6A8301C7413A}

Additional values that you should delete:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAfee SiteAdvisor Service\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mfesapsn\ImagePath

How to erase McAfee WebAdvisor from your computer with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee WebAdvisor is a program marketed by McAfee, Inc.. Sometimes, computer users choose to erase this program. Sometimes this can be efortful because removing this manually takes some experience related to Windows program uninstallation. The best EASY action to erase McAfee WebAdvisor is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





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

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• go to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's design and number of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool


5. All the programs existing on your PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find McAfee WebAdvisor or simply activate the Search field and type in "McAfee WebAdvisor". If it exists on your system the McAfee WebAdvisor program will be found very quickly. Notice that when you click McAfee WebAdvisor in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding McAfee WebAdvisor, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the program you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

For example you can see that for McAfee WebAdvisor:

• The web site of the application is: http://www.siteadvisor.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Uninstall.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall McAfee WebAdvisor.


8. After uninstalling McAfee WebAdvisor, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of McAfee WebAdvisor which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By uninstalling McAfee WebAdvisor using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to remove McAfee WebAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. from your PC, nor are we saying that McAfee WebAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to remove McAfee WebAdvisor 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' computers.