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A guide to uninstall SecurityCenter from your PC

SecurityCenter is a Windows program. Read more about how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was created by McAfee, LLC. More information about McAfee, LLC can be found here. The program is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\McAfee folder (same installation drive as Windows). You can remove SecurityCenter by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe /body:misp://MSCJsRes.dll::uninstall.html /id:uninstall. Note that you might receive a notification for admin rights. AlertViewer.exe is the SecurityCenter's main executable file and it occupies around 1.29 MB (1350488 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in SecurityCenter. They take 27.49 MB (28826304 bytes) on disk.

  • AlertViewer.exe (1.29 MB)
  • Launch.exe (1.81 MB)
  • McBootSvcSet.exe (636.02 KB)
  • mcinfo.exe (2.67 MB)
  • McInstru.exe (635.52 KB)
  • mcsvrcnt.exe (853.25 KB)
  • mcsync.exe (5.19 MB)
  • mcuihost.exe (1.37 MB)
  • mcurl.exe (1,008.99 KB)
  • MfeBrowserHost.exe (1.06 MB)
  • mispreg.exe (683.87 KB)
  • OOBE_Upgrader.exe (3.62 MB)
  • mcocrollback.exe (745.21 KB)
  • McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (822.33 KB)
  • sabsi.exe (1.03 MB)
  • CATracker.exe (557.89 KB)
  • SmtMsgLauncher.exe (518.48 KB)
  • WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.50 MB)
  • servicehost.exe (851.32 KB)
  • uihost.exe (827.40 KB)
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The information on this page is only about version 16.051 of SecurityCenter. You can find below a few links to other SecurityCenter releases:

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If you are manually uninstalling SecurityCenter we advise you to check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall SecurityCenter:
  • 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\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\CoreUI\SecurityCenter.lnk
  • 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

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the keys below:
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppUserModelId\Windows.Defender.SecurityCenter
  • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppUserModelId\Windows.SystemToast.SecurityCenter
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\McAfee NGI\packages\{SD: C:|Program Files|McAfee|WebAdvisor}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSC
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsRuntime\ActivatableClassId\Windows.SecurityCenter.SecurityAppBroker
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsRuntime\ActivatableClassId\Windows.SecurityCenter.WscBrokerManager
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsRuntime\ActivatableClassId\Windows.SecurityCenter.WscCloudBackupProvider
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsRuntime\ActivatableClassId\Windows.SecurityCenter.WscDataProtection
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog\Application\SecurityCenter

Use regedit.exe to remove the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAfee WebAdvisor\ImagePath


How to erase SecurityCenter from your PC using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

SecurityCenter is a program offered by the software company McAfee, LLC. Some people try to erase this program. This can be easier said than done because performing this manually takes some skill related to removing Windows applications by hand. The best QUICK approach to erase SecurityCenter is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your Windows PC.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the setup by pressing the DOWNLOAD NOW button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of utilities.

3. Press the General Tools category
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. A list of the applications existing on the computer will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate SecurityCenter or simply activate the Search feature and type in "SecurityCenter". If it is installed on your PC the SecurityCenter application will be found automatically. When you click SecurityCenter in the list of apps, some information 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 SecurityCenter, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
  • Details about the application you want to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove SecurityCenter.
Uninstall SecurityCenter


8. After removing SecurityCenter, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong SecurityCenter that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing SecurityCenter using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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



Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall SecurityCenter by McAfee, LLC from your computer, nor are we saying that SecurityCenter by McAfee, LLC is not a good application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall SecurityCenter in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2023-07-21 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2023-07-21 20:24:57.283