How to completely remove McAfee from a Windows computer
Educational Program Vindovs / / January 05, 2021
If McAfee was preinstalled, it might be worth activating it before uninstalling. Then you can use your license if you suddenly decide to reinstall the antivirus. To activate, launch it and register an account using the system prompts. By connecting the created account to McAfee after reinstallation, you will retain the right to the license.
How to uninstall McAfee using Windows itself
To remove your antivirus, first try one of the standard methods listed below. The developer recommends not to skip this step.
- Click Start → Settings → Applications. Select McAfee from the list of programs, click Uninstall and follow the instructions in the uninstaller.
- Type in the Windows search "Control Panel", open it and select "Programs and Features". In the list of applications, double-click the McAfee icon and follow the instructions in the uninstaller.
After uninstalling, be sure to restart your computer.
How to uninstall McAfee using a dedicated utility
The developer recommends switching to this method only if the standard one does not work.
Download the utility from the official site MCPR - it will help you remove the antivirus. After launching the program, click Next.
Select Agree and click Next.
Enter the verification code and click Next again.
Wait for the uninstallation to complete.
Click Restart to reboot.
After these actions antivirus should leave. If it doesn't, reinstall McAfee and repeat the entire process. If it still does not work, please contact support for help.
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