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How to remove McAfee using Windows Uninstall

1.

Go to Installed apps in parameters

Go to your rig’s parameters menu.

Person using a laptop in a coffeeshop

Alternatively, pop in ‘parameters’ into your search bar.

From the parameters page,select Apps, and thenInstalled Apps.

This will list all the applications on your system.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Check McAfee is installed on device

These are ordered alphabetically by default.

Find McAfee on the list and poke the three dots to the right.Select Uninstall.

This is optional, and you do not need to complete it.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Settings, Apps, Installed Apps, Right click on uninstall

If you want tosend feedback, choose the relevant explanation or Other, and click Send.

If you choose not to send feedback, just clickNo thanks.

Wait for McAfee uninstallation to complete

You will now need to wait for the McAfee uninstallation to run.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Select uninstall

This will take a few minutes.Don’t switch off your computerwhile this is running.

Otherwise, select I’ll do it later.

In the screenshot above, the list of programs is displayed in alphabetical order.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Confirm uninstall plus optional feedback

Previously, McAfee displayed between MadCap and Microsoft, and now it’s gone.

Uninstall using the McAfee Consumer Product Removal tool (MCPR)

when you land clicked Agree,select Next.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Remove

Complete the Security Validation

You need tocomplete the security validation.

punch in the letters you see on the screen into the response box and select Next.

Wait for the MCPR to complete

The MCPR will now run.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Wait for McAfee uninstallation to complete

This should only take a few minutes.

Restart computer

When the removal is complete, you will need torestart your setup.

Ensure that any other apps are closed and you have saved any open documents, then select Restart.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Restart PC

Uninstalling McAfee antivirus from your system is usually a straightforward process.

Sometimes, not all components of McAfee get removed.

This can occur due to system errors or conflicts with other software.

Screenshot showing how to remove McAfee from a computer using Windows Uninstall - Check McAfee has been removed

If McAfee or any of its components, like WebAdvisor, remain after uninstallation, re-initiate the MCPR tool.

Ensure your operating system is up to date to avoid compatibility issues.

Sometimes, removing an antivirus can affect your firewall controls or internet connectivity.

Screenshot showing how to uninstall McAfee using the McAfee Consumer Product Removal tool (MCPR) - Download from website

Check your firewall parameters and ensure they are configured correctly after uninstallation.

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