There is now an official guide for uninstalling one of the most hated antivirus programs around. Possibly NSFW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKgf5PaBzyg
How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
IMHO, Most of the premium AV software on the market is worst than the viruses they are suppose to be protecting you from. On a Windows PC, if I'm install it, that is one of the first things I do once I get to the desktop. [Never activate it even for a "free" trial, uninstall all traces]The operator is still the best line of defense, on emails, I tell people, if they are from me and you haven't seen a previous email from me telling you I'm sending an attachment, delete the attachment, do not open it. Usually so they will not completely unprotected from a slip in judgment I will install AVG. But they are getting sneakier about the questions when you download a program now most as full of crap they try to trick you into installing, I had to read the question during one installation 3 times before I figure out how keep it from installing with the program. Then I run Malwarebytes at least once a week, or after a program is downloaded from the NET.
Now I know a lot of people are getting flashbacks from the past.
Now I know a lot of people are getting flashbacks from the past.

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Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus

oh ya the AV slowed it down due to constantly running.
thanks for nightmares of days gone by

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Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
I was expecting you guys to mention the content of the video, not the quality of McAfee.
I've used McAfee before and it was a horrible experience. I only used it though because my dad installed it on his laptop. When I use Windows (I no longer do, but I probably will again one day for video games) I usually just use Avast or Microsoft Security Essentials.

Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
Nope - that honor goes to Norton AntiVirus.There is now an official guide for uninstalling one of the most hated antivirus programs around.
- that even has dedicated web sites, for info on removing that octopus.

Please edit your original post title to include [SOLVED] - when your problem is solved!
and DO LOOK at those Unanswered Topics - - you may be able to answer some!.
Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
I helped many people reinstall WinXp/vista/7
same thing, the first thing I uninstall is ANY virus program, Norton, MacAfee, whatever
and all I do is install MSE for them, always works fast and in the background, not trying to let you boot with 5-10 minutes ( old time) and not always busy asking you to decides..
serious a few users asked me often what to do with those busy decisions, I always tell them, uninstall and put in MSE.
smooth for many users over three years.
same thing, the first thing I uninstall is ANY virus program, Norton, MacAfee, whatever
and all I do is install MSE for them, always works fast and in the background, not trying to let you boot with 5-10 minutes ( old time) and not always busy asking you to decides..
serious a few users asked me often what to do with those busy decisions, I always tell them, uninstall and put in MSE.
smooth for many users over three years.
Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
I didn't say "the most hated" I said "one of the most hated".Pierre wrote:Nope - that honor goes to Norton AntiVirus.There is now an official guide for uninstalling one of the most hated antivirus programs around.
- that even has dedicated web sites, for info on removing that octopus.

Btw, did anyone here actually watch the video? It's not an actual uninstallation guide lol.
Re: How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
As far as the video, I didn't comment much on it because it was the truth.
I usually threaten a computer at least once a week about ripping it out by the wires, tying it to the trailer hitch of my truck, and dragging it around town a while.
So shooting one would be right up there, but it's too noisy. As far as the attitude of the company and the CEO, isn't that how the top 1% live? 



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