McAfee AntiVirus

A guide to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus from your system

This page contains detailed information on how to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus for Windows. The Windows release was created by McAfee, Inc.. Go over here for more info on McAfee, Inc.. The application is frequently placed in the C:\Program Files\McAfee directory. Take into account that this location can differ being determined by the user's preference. You can uninstall McAfee AntiVirus 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. Keep in mind that you might be prompted for admin rights. McAfee AntiVirus's primary file takes around 1.42 MB (1490080 bytes) and is named AlertViewer.exe.

McAfee AntiVirus contains of the executables below. They take 33.21 MB (34819080 bytes) on disk.

• AlertViewer.exe (1.42 MB)
• Launch.exe (1.95 MB)
• McVsMap.exe (424.70 KB)
• McVsShld.exe (683.48 KB)
• MfeAVSvc.exe (4.03 MB)
• mfeLamInstaller.exe (1.34 MB)
• mfeODS.exe (1.38 MB)
• MVsInst.exe (483.26 KB)
• McAlert.exe (646.13 KB)
• QcCons32.exe (575.53 KB)
• QcConsol.exe (690.05 KB)
• QcShm.exe (1.73 MB)
• ShrCL.exe (993.62 KB)
• McBootSvcSet.exe (588.17 KB)
• mcinfo.exe (1.28 MB)
• McInstru.exe (508.43 KB)
• mcsvrcnt.exe (838.35 KB)
• mcsync.exe (2.75 MB)
• mcuihost.exe (1.47 MB)
• mispreg.exe (651.73 KB)
• mcocrollback.exe (622.45 KB)
• McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (819.67 KB)
• CATracker.exe (557.89 KB)
• SmtMsgLauncher.exe (470.65 KB)
• WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.82 MB)
• mskxagnt.exe (448.91 KB)
• McVulAdmAgnt.exe (652.16 KB)
• McVulAlert.exe (615.38 KB)
• McVulCon.exe (654.77 KB)
• McVulCtr.exe (1.74 MB)
• McVulUsrAgnt.exe (652.20 KB)

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The current page applies to McAfee AntiVirus version 16.016 only. Click on the links below for other McAfee AntiVirus versions:

• 16.018
• 14.0.1076
• 16.0.5
• 16.011
• 11.6.385
• 14.0.1127
• 16.012
• 16.013
• 14.0.5120
• 12.8.409
• 12.8.957
• 12.1.282
• 14.0.4119
• 14.0.1029
• 16.0.3
• 15.0.179
• 16.0.2
• 14.0.9029
• 12.8.856
• 14.0.9052
• 13.6.1599
• 16.010
• 15.0.159
• 14.0.6136
• 15.0.185
• 14.0.4121
• 16.07
• 16.017
• 16.08
• 13.6.1492
• 12.8.988
• 16.019
• 14.0.7086
• 12.8.944
• 15.0.2061
• 14.0.8185
• 14.0.339
• 11.6.518
• 16.0.1
• 14.0.9042
• 15.0.166
• 13.6.1248
• 16.09
• 12.8.992
• 14.0.12000
• 12.8.934
• 12.8.958
• 16.0.4
• 16.020
• 13.6.1529
• 14.0.6120
• 11.6.511
• 12.8.903
• 15.0.2063
• 14.0.3061
• 14.0.7080
• 16.014
• 14.0.4113
• 14.013
• 15.1.156

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If planning to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Directories left on disk:

• C:\Program Files\mcafee

Usually, the following files are left on disk:

• 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\CoreUIModules.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUIModules64.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\CoreUI\CustMgr.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\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\MfeAV\AMSIExt.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\AMSIExt_x86.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmContent.dat
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmProfiler.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JcmRts.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\JTIScanner.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\license.txt
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\McOasShm.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsocfg.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsoins.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mcvsoins64.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MfeAVSvc.exe
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mfeODS.exe
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mvsap.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\mvsoem.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\MVsVer.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ransom_shield.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationCommunicator.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationCoreRules.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\ReputationProvider.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\VSJsRes.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vso_pre.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\VSOMod.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vsores.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MfeAV\vsouc.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\instld.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\mps.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\mpsli.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\MPSMisp.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\mpsmspap.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\MpsRes2.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\MpsShim.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\subst.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MPS\substli.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MQS\instLD.inf
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MQS\QCProgressIcon.dll
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MQS\QcShm.exe
• C:\Program Files\mcafee\MQS\subst.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

Frequently the following registry data will not be cleaned:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSC

How to uninstall McAfee AntiVirus with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee AntiVirus is an application offered by the software company McAfee, Inc.. Some computer users decide to erase this application. Sometimes this can be hard because performing this by hand requires some experience related to Windows program uninstallation. One of the best QUICK approach to erase McAfee AntiVirus 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 on your system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to clean your system.

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• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Run Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful package of tools.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the applications existing on your computer will be shown to you

6. Navigate the list of applications until you locate McAfee AntiVirus or simply click the Search feature and type in "McAfee AntiVirus". If it is installed on your PC the McAfee AntiVirus app will be found very quickly. Notice that after you click McAfee AntiVirus in the list , the following data regarding the application is shown to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding McAfee AntiVirus, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will come up. accept the uninstall by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then remove McAfee AntiVirus.


8. After removing McAfee AntiVirus, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong McAfee AntiVirus which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing McAfee AntiVirus using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.

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

Disclaimer

This page is not a recommendation to remove McAfee AntiVirus by McAfee, Inc. from your PC, we are not saying that McAfee AntiVirus by McAfee, Inc. is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove McAfee AntiVirus supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.