How do I uninstall McAfee?

David77 · 03-14-2007, 07:42 PM

Hello

I'm going to (want to) uninstall McAfee on my computer. I've gone into add or remove programs on the control panel but I only have the option of removing McAfee uninstaller.

I can't actually find McAfee uninstaller on the computer so I can't see how I can get rid of McAfee!!!

How do I uninstall it?

One other question:

Once I've finally removed McAfee I'm going to replace it by downloading a free alternative. Will uninstalling McAfee in any way hinder my internet access and prevent me from downloading another package?

Sorry if that last question is really stupid!!

Tech Lover · 03-14-2007, 07:48 PM

Is McAfee still in your start menu?

p.s. I did the same thing a while ago and your computer runs so much better

David77 · 03-14-2007, 08:08 PM

Yes its in the start menu but I don't see any way of starting the uninstallation process

TFT · 03-14-2007, 09:47 PM

I also have Mcafee and the uninstall is done from
Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove programs

Do not uninstall Mcafee and then connect to the internet, but do it the other way around. Download whatever takes your fancy, uninstall Mcafee, reboot and install your new anti-virus before connecting. I read somewhere that an unprotected computer can be infected within seconds.

vonfeldt7 · 03-14-2007, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFT

I also have Mcafee and the uninstall is done from
Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove programs

Do not uninstall Mcafee and then connect to the internet, but do it the other way around. Download whatever takes your fancy, uninstall Mcafee, reboot and install your new anti-virus before connecting. I read somewhere that an unprotected computer can be infected within seconds.

yeah...although the norton on this computer has been out for a few months, and I dont notice anything. I renewed it about a week ago..scanned and found nothing. Keep in mind I use this computer for at least 2 hours/day. (going to all kinds of websites).

Also, what free alt. are you going to install? AVG?

03-14-2007, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
David77 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 28	How do I uninstall McAfee? Hello I'm going to (want to) uninstall McAfee on my computer. I've gone into add or remove programs on the control panel but I only have the option of removing McAfee uninstaller. I can't actually find McAfee uninstaller on the computer so I can't see how I can get rid of McAfee!!! How do I uninstall it? One other question: Once I've finally removed McAfee I'm going to replace it by downloading a free alternative. Will uninstalling McAfee in any way hinder my internet access and prevent me from downloading another package? Sorry if that last question is really stupid!!

03-14-2007, 07:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tech Lover Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Age: 38 Posts: 54	Is McAfee still in your start menu? p.s. I did the same thing a while ago and your computer runs so much better __________________ Laptop - 1GB Ram (soon to be 2) 120GB HD + 50GB External Hd Logitech Wireless Mouse Logitech X-530 Surround Sound Speakers More to Come

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03-14-2007, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
David77 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 28	Yes its in the start menu but I don't see any way of starting the uninstallation process

03-14-2007, 09:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
TFT Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 2,068	I also have Mcafee and the uninstall is done from Start/Control Panel/Add or Remove programs Do not uninstall Mcafee and then connect to the internet, but do it the other way around. Download whatever takes your fancy, uninstall Mcafee, reboot and install your new anti-virus before connecting. I read somewhere that an unprotected computer can be infected within seconds.