McAfee Internet Security

How to uninstall McAfee Internet Security from your computer

This web page contains detailed information on how to uninstall McAfee Internet Security for Windows. It was coded for Windows by McAfee, LLC. You can read more on McAfee, LLC or check for application updates here. Usually the McAfee Internet Security program is placed in the C:\Program Files\McAfee directory, depending on the user's option during setup. McAfee Internet Security's complete uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe /body:misp://MSCJsRes.dll::uninstall.html /id:uninstall. The program's main executable file occupies 1.41 MB (1474328 bytes) on disk and is labeled AlertViewer.exe.

The following executables are installed alongside McAfee Internet Security. They occupy about 44.22 MB (46371760 bytes) on disk.

• AlertViewer.exe (1.41 MB)
• Launch.exe (1.93 MB)
• firesvc.exe (456.76 KB)
• McVsMap.exe (458.33 KB)
• McVsShld.exe (913.20 KB)
• MfeAVSvc.exe (4.44 MB)
• mfeLamInstaller.exe (994.54 KB)
• mfeODS.exe (863.29 KB)
• MVsInst.exe (555.02 KB)
• MpfAlert.exe (1.47 MB)
• QcCons32.exe (627.14 KB)
• QcConsol.exe (737.18 KB)
• QcShm.exe (1.70 MB)
• ShrCL.exe (1.01 MB)
• McBootSvcSet.exe (619.64 KB)
• mcinfo.exe (2.74 MB)
• McInstru.exe (621.64 KB)
• mcsvrcnt.exe (844.94 KB)
• mcsync.exe (4.60 MB)
• mcuihost.exe (1.45 MB)
• MfeBrowserHost.exe (1.17 MB)
• mispreg.exe (665.34 KB)
• mcocrollback.exe (723.90 KB)
• McPartnerSAInstallManager.exe (808.95 KB)
• SmtMsgLauncher.exe (505.67 KB)
• WssNgmAmbassador.exe (1.65 MB)
• mskxagnt.exe (452.12 KB)
• McVulAdmAgnt.exe (701.98 KB)
• McVulAlert.exe (663.84 KB)
• McVulCon.exe (695.91 KB)
• McVulCtr.exe (1.70 MB)
• McVulUsrAgnt.exe (704.05 KB)
• uihost.exe (921.52 KB)
• uninstaller.exe (2.44 MB)
• updater.exe (2.32 MB)

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The current web page applies to McAfee Internet Security version 16.034 only. Click on the links below for other McAfee Internet Security versions:

• 16.026
• 16.036
• 16.045
• 16.031
• 16.049
• 16.032
• 16.041
• 16.050
• 16.030
• 16.046
• 16.048
• 16.027
• 16.033
• 16.042
• 16.044
• 16.028
• 16.037
• 16.038
• 16.035
• 16.040
• 16.043
• 16.047
• 16.029
• 16.039

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When you're planning to uninstall McAfee Internet Security you should check if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall McAfee Internet Security from your PC:

• C:\Program Files\McAfee

Generally, the following files remain 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\CoreUI64.inf
• 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\CoreUIModules64.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\CoreUI\CoreUIScripts64.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\Launch.xml
• 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\Gkp\content.bin
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\firesvc.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\Gkp.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\HcApi.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\HcCode.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\HcThe.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hiphandlers.dat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hiphandlers.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\HipRc.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipscont.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipscore.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\HipShield.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\HipShieldK.sys
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipshieldk_vista_x64.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipshieldk_win10_x64.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipshieldk_win7_x64.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipshieldk_win8_x64.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipshieldk_win81_x64.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\Gkp\hipshieldk_x64.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\AmEngineScan.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\AMSIExt.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\AMSIExt_x86.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\av.list
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\CaspCont.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\Core.inf
• 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\Matching.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mc-av-bridge.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mc-av-core.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mc-av-ps.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mc-av-rem-arr.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mc-av-rem-deep.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mcctxmnu.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\McOasShm.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\McOdsShm.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mcqtax.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\McVsMap.exe
• 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\mcvsoshl.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mcvsoutil.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\McVSPP.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\McVsShld.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\MfeAVSvc.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mfeLamInstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mfeODS.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mvsap.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\MVsInst.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mvslog.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\mvsoem.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\MfeAV\MVsUiCfg.dat

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\McAfee NGI\packages\{SD: C:|Program Files|McAfee|WebAdvisor}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\MSC

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uihost.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uihost.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\McAfee WebAdvisor\ImagePath

How to uninstall McAfee Internet Security from your PC with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee Internet Security is a program released by McAfee, LLC. Some people decide to uninstall this application. Sometimes this is efortful because performing this manually requires some knowledge related to Windows internal functioning. The best QUICK approach to uninstall McAfee Internet Security 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 Windows PC, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your Windows system.

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• visit Download Link
• download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to admire the program's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good Windows tool.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs feature


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

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate McAfee Internet Security or simply click the Search field and type in "McAfee Internet Security". The McAfee Internet Security program will be found automatically. When you select McAfee Internet Security in the list of programs, the following data regarding the application is available to you:

• Safety rating (in the left lower corner). This explains the opinion other users have regarding McAfee Internet Security, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the app you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will appear. accept the uninstall by pressing the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall McAfee Internet Security.


8. After uninstalling McAfee Internet Security, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of McAfee Internet Security that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing McAfee Internet Security with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your system.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall McAfee Internet Security by McAfee, LLC from your computer, we are not saying that McAfee Internet Security by McAfee, LLC is not a good application for your computer. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall McAfee Internet Security supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.