McAfee

A guide to uninstall McAfee from your computer

This page contains detailed information on how to remove McAfee for Windows. The Windows release was created by McAfee, LLC. You can find out more on McAfee, LLC or check for application updates here. The program is often found in the C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1 folder (same installation drive as Windows). McAfee's full uninstall command line is C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-update.exe. The program's main executable file is named mc-update.exe and it has a size of 4.83 MB (5066344 bytes).

McAfee is composed of the following executables which occupy 24.19 MB (25365216 bytes) on disk:

• mc-fw-host.exe (2.19 MB)
• mc-fw-uac.exe (348.37 KB)
• mc-inst-uihost.exe (879.24 KB)
• mc-launch.exe (626.24 KB)
• mc-update.exe (4.83 MB)
• mc-web-view.exe (1.15 MB)
• mcappxinst.exe (975.86 KB)
• mc-dad.exe (4.14 MB)
• mc-sec-installer.exe (893.06 KB)
• mc-extn-browserhost.exe (1.11 MB)
• mc-neo-host.exe (605.05 KB)
• mc-pco-scanner.exe (708.65 KB)
• mc-sustainability.exe (757.99 KB)
• mc-vpn.exe (247.27 KB)
• openvpn.exe (1,008.00 KB)
• tapinstall.exe (90.14 KB)
• wireguard.exe (3.80 MB)

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The current web page applies to McAfee version 1.8.236.1 alone. Click on the links below for other McAfee versions:

• 1.14.212.1
• 1.11.184.1
• 1.8.256.1
• 1.24.167.1
• 1.17.226.1
• 1.22.200.1
• 1.21.162.1
• 1.19.187.1
• 1.10.252.1
• 1.16.194.1
• 1.12.299.1
• 1.24.162.1
• 1.10.231.1
• 1.20.239.1
• 1.11.282.1
• 1.20.228.1
• 1.13.209.1
• 1.18.255.1
• 1.22.203.1
• 1.12.340.1
• 1.9.253.1
• 1.16.195.1
• 1.7.222.1
• 1.23.176.1
• 1.25.208.1
• 1.15.206.1
• 1.20.236.1
• 1.23.177.1
• 1.9.214.1
• 1.12.335.1
• 1.11.260.1
• 1.11.279.1

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If you are manually uninstalling McAfee we suggest you to verify if the following data is left behind on your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall McAfee:

• C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee
• C:\Program Files\McAfee

The files below are left behind on your disk by McAfee when you uninstall it:

• C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\CSP\core.db
• C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\CSP\mccspuninstall.exe
• C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\CSP\mcsp64.inf
• C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\CSP\pp.db
• C:\Program Files\Common Files\McAfee\CSP\report.db
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uninstaller.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\alertviewer.pam
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\analytics\dictionary.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\analytics\events.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\av.list
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\browser_helper.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\config.cfg
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\config.dat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\dad\mc-dad.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mc-sec-installer.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mfeelam.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mfeelam.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mfeelam.sys
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mfesec.cat
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mfesec.inf
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\driver\mfesec.sys
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\extnhost\BrowserHostFramework.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\extnhost\mc-extn-browserhost.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\extnhost\wps.mcafee.chrome.extension.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\extnhost\wps.mcafee.edge.extension.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\extnhost\wps.mcafee.firefox.extension.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\license.txt
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\m_shield.png
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-alertmanager.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-analytics.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-analytics15.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mcappxinst.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-av-engine.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-av-trust.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-bridge-server.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-cloudsdk.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-csp.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-ctxmnu.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-da.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-extn-module.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-fw-host.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-fwl.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-fw-uac.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-inst-ui.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-inst-uihost.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-launch.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-ngm-client.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-oobe.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mcpackage.appx
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sb-rc.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sec-core.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sec-kernel.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sec-plugin-x64.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sec-plugin-x86.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sec-quarantine.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sec-signature.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sensor.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-shredder.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-sync.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-systray.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-taskscheduler.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-tracker-remover.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-ui-support.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-uninst-res.cfg
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-uninst-ui.cfg
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-update.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-vpn-module.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-wac.pam
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-wac-viewer.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-web-view.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-web-view.pam
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\core\mc-neo-host.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\core\mc-neo-proxy.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\core\mc-neo-rules-engine.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\mc-neo-unpacker\mc-neo-unpacker-gzip.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\mc-neo-unpacker\mc-neo-unpacker-rar.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\mc-neo-unpacker\mc-neo-unpacker-upx.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\neo\mc-neo-unpacker\mc-neo-unpacker-zip.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\pcoscanner\mc-pco-scanner.exe
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\pcoscanner\sqlite3.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\pcoscanner\ToolLib.dll
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\resources.pri
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\SecurityProductInformation.ini
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\signlic.txt
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\daConfig.cab
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\DAConfig.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\DADataRetentionPolicy.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\dataConfig.cab
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\aviary_client.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\common.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\config_manager.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\csp_client.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\da_definitions.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\data_collector.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\data_items.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\dataset.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\dataset_da.js
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\datasets_catalog.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\dictionary.json
• C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\sustainability\ALEStatic\Scripts\emitter.js

Frequently the following registry data will not be cleaned:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\McAfee.Neo.Unpacker.GZip.GZipUnpackerFactory
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\McAfee.Neo.Unpacker.Zip.ZipUnpackerFactory
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\McAfee
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\mcafee.com
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\messages.mcafee.com
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\webadvisor.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\McAfee
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Edge\NativeMessagingHosts\webadvisor.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\McAfee.WPS
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\NativeMessagingHosts\webadvisor.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Google\Chrome\NativeMessagingHosts\webadvisor.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\McAfee
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Edge\NativeMessagingHosts\webadvisor.mcafee.chrome.extension
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Mozilla\NativeMessagingHosts\webadvisor.mcafee.chrome.extension

Use regedit.exe to delete the following additional registry values from the Windows Registry:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-inst-uihost.exe.ApplicationCompany
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache\C:\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-inst-uihost.exe.FriendlyAppName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3183535419-2620098840-1453493108-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Program Files\McAfee\WebAdvisor\uninstaller.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3183535419-2620098840-1453493108-1001\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-inst-uihost.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\bam\State\UserSettings\S-1-5-21-3183535419-2620098840-1453493108-1003\\Device\HarddiskVolume5\Program Files\McAfee\WPS\1.8.236.1\mc-web-view.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-fw-host\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-fw-host\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-fw-host\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-wps-update\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mc-wps-update\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mfeelam\DisplayName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\mfesec\DisplayName

A way to delete McAfee with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

McAfee is a program marketed by McAfee, LLC. Frequently, people want to erase this application. This is easier said than done because deleting this manually requires some skill regarding Windows internal functioning. The best EASY procedure to erase McAfee is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your Windows PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is one of the best uninstaller and all around tool to optimize your Windows computer.

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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 get familiar with Advanced Uninstaller PRO's design and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools button


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the applications existing on your PC will appear

6. Scroll the list of applications until you locate McAfee or simply activate the Search field and type in "McAfee". If it is installed on your PC the McAfee app will be found very quickly. Notice that when you select McAfee in the list , some data regarding the program is made available to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding McAfee, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Opinions by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you are about to remove, by pressing the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A window asking you to confirm will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will automatically remove McAfee.


8. After removing McAfee, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to perform the cleanup. All the items that belong McAfee that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By uninstalling McAfee using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry entries, files or folders are left behind on your disk.

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

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall McAfee by McAfee, LLC from your computer, nor are we saying that McAfee by McAfee, LLC is not a good software application. This page simply contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall McAfee in case you want to. Here you can find registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.