McAfee

A guide to uninstall McAfee from your system

McAfee is a computer program. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It was coded for Windows by McAfee, LLC. Go over here for more information on McAfee, LLC. Usually the McAfee application is installed in the C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1 folder, depending on the user's option during install. C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-update.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall McAfee. McAfee's main file takes about 3.22 MB (3377984 bytes) and is called mc-update.exe.

McAfee is comprised of the following executables which take 108.86 MB (114150488 bytes) on disk:

• mc-appx-inst.exe (998.31 KB)
• mc-fake-alert-blocker.exe (962.99 KB)
• mc-fw-host.exe (2.59 MB)
• mc-fw-uac.exe (419.52 KB)
• mc-inst-uihost.exe (942.85 KB)
• mc-launch-sparse.exe (832.87 KB)
• mc-launch.exe (845.44 KB)
• mc-oem-subjob.exe (2.30 MB)
• mc-run-dll-v1000.exe (654.61 KB)
• mc-run-dll-v1001.exe (653.75 KB)
• mc-run-dll-v1002.exe (653.75 KB)
• mc-update.exe (3.22 MB)
• mc-web-view.exe (7.07 MB)
• mc-dad.exe (2.58 MB)
• mc-sec-installer.exe (1,008.88 KB)
• mc-extn-browserhost.exe (1.25 MB)
• mc-wns-client.exe (1.02 MB)
• windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe (59.41 MB)
• mc-neo-host.exe (1.41 MB)
• mc-pco-scanner.exe (975.06 KB)
• mc-sustainability.exe (936.25 KB)
• mc-vpn.exe (246.66 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1,019.27 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (99.16 KB)
• wireguard.exe (3.80 MB)
• wireguard_win11.exe (3.65 MB)
• obfs4proxy.exe (9.58 MB)

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This page is about McAfee version 1.30.150.1 alone. You can find below info on other releases of McAfee:

• 1.14.212.1
• 1.11.184.1
• 1.8.256.1
• 1.24.167.1
• 1.27.176.1
• 1.28.173.1
• 1.27.184.1
• 1.17.226.1
• 1.31.148.1
• 1.22.200.1
• 1.21.162.1
• 1.19.187.1
• 1.10.252.1
• 1.16.194.1
• 1.12.299.1
• 1.24.162.1
• 1.10.231.1
• 1.26.217.1
• 1.20.239.1
• 1.11.282.1
• 1.20.228.1
• 1.13.209.1
• 1.18.255.1
• 1.22.203.1
• 1.8.236.1
• 1.12.340.1
• 1.29.162.1
• 1.9.253.1
• 1.16.195.1
• 1.7.222.1
• 1.23.176.1
• 1.28.191.1
• 1.25.208.1
• 1.15.206.1
• 1.27.180.1
• 1.29.160.1
• 1.20.236.1
• 1.23.177.1
• 1.9.214.1
• 1.12.335.1
• 1.11.260.1
• 1.11.279.1

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

Folders found on disk after you uninstall McAfee from your PC:

• C:\Program Files\McAfee

Generally, the following files remain on disk:

• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.20.239.1\mc-av-trust.dll1.deleted
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.20.239.1\mc-sec-plugin-x64.dll1.deleted
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.20.239.1\mc-sec-plugin-x86.dll1.deleted
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.20.239.1\mc-update.exe1.deleted
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\alertviewer.pam
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\analytics\dictionary.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\analytics\events.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\av.list
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\browser_helper.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\config.cfg
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\config.dat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\dad\mc-dad.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mc-sec-installer.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mfeelam.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mfeelam.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mfeelam.sys
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mfesec.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mfesec.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\driver\mfesec.sys
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\extnhost\BrowserHostFramework.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\extnhost\mc-extn-browserhost.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\extnhost\wps.mcafee.chrome.extension.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\extnhost\wps.mcafee.edge.extension.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\extnhost\wps.mcafee.firefox.extension.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\license.txt
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\m_shield.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-ai.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-alertmanager.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-analytics.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-analytics15.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-appx-inst.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-av-engine.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-av-trust.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-bridge-server.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-cloudsdk.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-csp.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-ctxmnu.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-da.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-extn-module.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-fake-alert-blocker.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-fw-host.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-fwl.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-fw-uac.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-inst-ui.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-inst-ui2.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-inst-uihost.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-launch.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-launch-sparse.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-ngm-client.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-oem-subjob.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-oobe.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mcpackage.appx
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-rmt-cmd.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-run-dll-v1000.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-run-dll-v1001.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-run-dll-v1002.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sec-core.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sec-kernel.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sec-plugin-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sec-plugin-x86.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sec-quarantine.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sensor.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-shredder.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-sync.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-systray.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-taskscheduler.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-tracker-remover.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-ui-support.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-uninst-res.cfg
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-uninst-ui.cfg
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-update.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-vpn-module.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-wac.pam
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-wac-viewer.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-web-view.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-web-view.pam
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-wns-client\mc-wns-client.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-wns-client\Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.Bootstrap.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-wns-client\windowsappruntimeinstall-x64.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\mc-wsc-reg.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-composite.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-decoder-bzip2.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-decoder-lzma.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-decoder-zlib.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-filetyping.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-host.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-managed-unpacker.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-proxy.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-rules-engine.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-trust.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-unpacker-msi.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-unpacker-nsis.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\neo\mc-neo-update.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\pcoscanner\mc-pco-scanner.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\pcoscanner\sqlite3.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\pcoscanner\sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\pcoscanner\ToolLib.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\pcoscanner\ToolLib.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\resources.pri
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\wps\1.30.150.1\SecurityProductInformation.ini

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be uninstalled; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\wss.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\McAfee
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Edge\NativeMessagingHosts\wss.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\McAfee.wps
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\NativeMessagingHosts\wss.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\wss.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Edge\NativeMessagingHosts\wss.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Mozilla\NativeMessagingHosts\wss.mcafee.chrome.extension

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uihost.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uihost.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2148313047-155243600-2418211962-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uihost.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-2148313047-155243600-2418211962-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uninstaller.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-fw-host\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-fw-host\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-fw-host\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-wps-update\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-wps-update\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mfeelam\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mfesec\DisplayName

A way to uninstall McAfee with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee is a program by the software company McAfee, LLC. Sometimes, computer users want to remove this application. Sometimes this can be efortful because performing this manually takes some know-how related to Windows program uninstallation. The best QUICK way to remove McAfee 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 good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and general tool to take care of your Windows system.

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

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs existing on the computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate McAfee or simply click the Search field and type in "McAfee". If it exists on your system the McAfee application will be found automatically. Notice that when you select McAfee in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding McAfee, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the app you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the removal by pressing Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove McAfee.


8. After removing McAfee, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of McAfee that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing McAfee using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall McAfee by McAfee, LLC from your PC, we are not saying that McAfee by McAfee, LLC is not a good application for your PC. This text only contains detailed info on how to uninstall McAfee in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.