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sheppardwk
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July 28th, 2008 13:00
Issues after PC System Restore
I recently explored all possibilities to repair Windows XP and finally had to use PC System Restore. While replacing several programs and updates, I can't seem to resolve the McAfee Security Center. This came with the computer three (3) years ago and has since expired. The only useful thing is the McAfee Firewall which still works.
Every time we logon, we are faced with a "setup" box from McAfee requesting that we agree to the Agreement, then we are presented with a signup screen/login screen. How do I remove this request every time a new login occurs? Msconfig? Uninstall?
Any help would be appreciated.
You may want to visit McAfee's website to see if they have a removal tool. If this doesn't solve the issue, and even if it does I would go into the registry and remove anything McAfee and also Symantec if you no longer use it.
Actually there is no good reason today to pay for an anti virus. The free versions out there do a good job as far as I'm concerned.
As when installing or removing any programs its a good idea to run a Normal Start-Up.
- 1. You can download the removal tool from:
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe
2. Click Save and save the file to any folder on your computer.
3. Navigate to the folder where the file is saved.
4. Make sure all McAfee windows are closed.
5. Double-click MCPR.EXE to run the removal tool.
Note: Windows Vista users must right-click MCPR.EXE and select Run as Administrator.
6. Restart your computer after receiving the message CleanUp Successful.
Your McAfee product will not be fully removed until the system is restarted. Get rid of McAfee - rip it out. It is difficult to wipe it out totally but you must perservere - rip it out - McAfee, Norton, AOL are all trouble - don't go near them. The trouble is that these programs literally infest your system and for no good reason than to cause us grief and constant headaches - at least that's my opinion and I'm sticking tro it. Try downloading a freebie called 'remove4good' and run it on your system - this should do the trick. Once done and you are happy then download the best and most user friendly antivirus program in the world - Avast - it work beautifully and does exactly what it says on the tin....and yes, it's absolutely free. Go for it mate. Of course, make sure you keep your Windows firewall on.
dg1261
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Posted July 29th, 2008 02:00
McAfee's gotten as bad as Symantec NIS. Try to cancel out of all the setup windows, then right-click the icon in the system tray and see if you can shut it down. Then go into Add/Remove programs and uninstall McAfee. You may have to reboot and do this a couple times if modules refuse to uninstall because pieces are still running somewhere.