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A guide to uninstall McAfee SiteAdvisor from your system

McAfee SiteAdvisor is a computer program. This page holds details on how to uninstall it from your computer. The Windows version was developed by McAfee, Inc.. Take a look here for more information on McAfee, Inc.. You can read more about about McAfee SiteAdvisor at . The program is usually installed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SITEAD~1 directory. Keep in mind that this path can vary being determined by the user's decision. You can remove McAfee SiteAdvisor by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SITEAD~1\UNINST~1.EXE. Note that you might be prompted for admin rights. s8v8.s.exe is the programs's main file and it takes approximately 5.72 MB (6002632 bytes) on disk.

The following executable files are incorporated in McAfee SiteAdvisor. They take 19.70 MB (20661888 bytes) on disk.

  • ActUtil.exe (503.37 KB)
  • mcsacore.exe (101.05 KB)
  • saOemMgr.exe (52.24 KB)
  • saUI.exe (631.64 KB)
  • saUpd.exe (799.13 KB)
  • uninstall.exe (504.37 KB)
  • s8v8.s.exe (5.72 MB)
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The current web page applies to McAfee SiteAdvisor version 3.5.0.229 alone. You can find below a few links to other McAfee SiteAdvisor releases:

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Quite a few files, folders and Windows registry entries will not be uninstalled when you want to remove McAfee SiteAdvisor from your PC.

Folders found on disk after you uninstall McAfee SiteAdvisor from your computer:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor
  • C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Virtualized\C\ProgramData\McAfee\SiteAdvisor

The files below are left behind on your disk when you remove McAfee SiteAdvisor:
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mcbrwctl.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McChHost.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McChPlg.crx
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McIEPlg.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McPlgUI.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\mcsacore.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACorePS.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\NPMcFFPlg32.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Oem.txt
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_indep.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_main.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\SA_x64.inf
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saffplg.xpi
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sahook.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saOemMgr.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saplugin.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saProd.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sares.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saSets.ini
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\sasshmod.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saSubMgr.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saUI.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saUpd.exe
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\saupkeep.dll
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\about_selected.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationballoon.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon_wa.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationBalloon_wa.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationEngine.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotationEngine_wa.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations_im.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\annotations_wa.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_logo.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_logo_plus.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_safe_annotation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_safe_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_threat_annotation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_threat_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_warning_annotation.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_warning_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\balloon_x.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blackpixel.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\blue_arrow.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\bullet.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_black.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_black_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_cashback.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_disabled.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_green.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_green_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_grey.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_grey_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_hs.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_hs_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_red.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_red_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_yellow.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\button_yellow_lock.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_closebtn.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_ebatesLogo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cashback_mcsecureLogo.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\cb_icon.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\check-icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\chrome.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\common.js
  • 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\down_arrow.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\download_careful.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\download_unsafe.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\downloadWarning.html
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\email.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\empty.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\engine.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\error-icon.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\error-icon.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\exclamation_mark_3angls_41x38.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\facebook.js
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\facebook.png
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\favicon.ico
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_balloon_banner.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_c.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_l.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_r.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_banner_sep.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_bottom_c.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_bottom_l.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_bottom_r.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_bottom_sep.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_facet.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_footer_c.gif
  • C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\Scripts\g_footer_l.gif

Registry that is not uninstalled:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\McAfee\SiteAdvisor
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{35ED3F83-4BDC-4c44-8EC6-6A8301C7413A}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\McAfee\SiteAdvisor


How to erase McAfee SiteAdvisor from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee SiteAdvisor is an application released by McAfee, Inc.. Sometimes, people decide to erase this application. Sometimes this can be difficult because performing this by hand takes some know-how related to PCs. One of the best QUICK manner to erase McAfee SiteAdvisor is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around utility to clean your Windows computer.

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2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take some time to get familiar with the program's design and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good package of utilities.

3. Click on the General Tools button
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4. Activate the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


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

6. Navigate the list of applications until you find McAfee SiteAdvisor or simply click the Search feature and type in "McAfee SiteAdvisor". If it is installed on your PC the McAfee SiteAdvisor app will be found automatically. Notice that when you click McAfee SiteAdvisor in the list of apps, the following data regarding the application is available to you:


  • Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding McAfee SiteAdvisor, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the application you wish to remove, by pressing the Properties button.
For example you can see that for McAfee SiteAdvisor:





  • The publisher is: http://www.siteadvisor.com
  • The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\SITEAD~1\UNINST~1.EXE
7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove McAfee SiteAdvisor.
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8. After removing McAfee SiteAdvisor, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of McAfee SiteAdvisor which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing McAfee SiteAdvisor using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your Windows PC will remain clean, speedy and ready to serve you properly.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to remove McAfee SiteAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. from your computer, we are not saying that McAfee SiteAdvisor by McAfee, Inc. is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed instructions on how to remove McAfee SiteAdvisor supposing you decide this is what you want to do. Here you can find registry and disk entries that our application Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.

2017-10-30 / Written by Daniel Statescu for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2017-10-30 16:08:25.010