SiteAdvisor

How to uninstall SiteAdvisor from your PC

SiteAdvisor is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your computer. The Windows release was developed by McAfee, Inc.. Further information on McAfee, Inc. can be found here. More details about the software SiteAdvisor can be seen at http://www.siteadvisor.com. SiteAdvisor is typically installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor directory, however this location can differ a lot depending on the user's choice while installing the application. C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Uninstall.exe is the full command line if you want to uninstall SiteAdvisor. mcsacore.exe is the programs's main file and it takes circa 151.23 KB (154856 bytes) on disk.

SiteAdvisor installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 826.41 KB (846248 bytes) on disk.

• mcsacore.exe (151.23 KB)
• mfeasins_x64.exe (589.36 KB)
• saOemMgr.exe (85.83 KB)

This web page is about SiteAdvisor version 3.7.203 alone. You can find below info on other versions of SiteAdvisor:

• 3.7.206
• 3.7.199
• 3.7.204

SiteAdvisor has the habit of leaving behind some leftovers.

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

• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor

The files below remain on your disk by SiteAdvisor when you uninstall it:

• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McIEPlg.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACorePS.dll
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Oem.txt
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_main.inf
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blackpixel.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\error-icon.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\favicon.ico
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\inst-background.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\inst-noxup.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\inst-top.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\inst-warningbackground.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\inst-xup.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\large-buttonC.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\large-buttonL.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\large-buttonR.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\mcafee_yahoo_cobranded_toolbar.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\mcwedge.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\orange_btn_center.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\orange_btn_left.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\orange_btn_right.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\protectedmode.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\protmode-off.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\protmode-on.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\question-icon.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_bottom_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_bottom_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_bottom_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_bottom_sep.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_facet.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_footer_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_footer_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_footer_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_header_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_header_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_header_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\r_header_r_nox.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\redarrow.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\sachplg.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\safe.xul
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\safeshare_green.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\safeshare_grey.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\safeshare_red.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\safeshare_yellow.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\saffplg.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\sa-intel-logo.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\sa-intel-logo-plus.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\sa-logo.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\sa-logo-plus.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SAPlus-graphic.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\selected_tab.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\settings_cashback.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderA1.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderA2.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderA3.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderA4.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderD1.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderD2.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderD3.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\SliderD4.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\small-buttonC.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\small-buttonL.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\small-buttonR.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_bottom_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_bottom_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_bottom_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_copylink_off.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_copylink_on.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_facebook_off.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_facebook_on.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_footer_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_footer_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_footer_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_header_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_header_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_header_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_twitter_off.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\ss_twitter_on.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\telemetry.js
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\unselected_tab.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_banner_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_banner_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_banner_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_banner_sep.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_bottom_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_bottom_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_bottom_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_bottom_sep.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_footer_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_footer_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_footer_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_header_c.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_header_l.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_header_r.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_icon.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\w_upsell_border.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\wleftarrow.gif
• C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\wrightarrow.gif

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:

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

A way to remove SiteAdvisor from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

SiteAdvisor is an application released by McAfee, Inc.. Sometimes, computer users want to uninstall it. Sometimes this is difficult because doing this manually takes some advanced knowledge related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best QUICK action to uninstall SiteAdvisor is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





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

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• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful program.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature


5. All the programs installed on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate SiteAdvisor or simply click the Search feature and type in "SiteAdvisor". The SiteAdvisor application will be found very quickly. When you click SiteAdvisor in the list of applications, the following information about the program is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). The star rating explains the opinion other people have about SiteAdvisor, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Press the Read reviews button.
• Details about the application you are about to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for SiteAdvisor:

• The software company is: http://www.siteadvisor.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Uninstall.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. Confirm the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove SiteAdvisor.


8. After removing SiteAdvisor, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run a cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items of SiteAdvisor that have been left behind will be found and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling SiteAdvisor with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

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

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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall SiteAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. from your computer, nor are we saying that SiteAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall SiteAdvisor in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that other software left behind and Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.