How do i remove or uninstall mcafee completely from device? McAfee removal tool

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Written by John Ehle
Updated 3 months ago

How to remove mcafee completely?

  1. Make sure all McAfee applications are closed before starting the uninstallation process.
  2. Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel.
  3. Click on Programs or Programs and Features depending on your view settings.
  4. Scroll through the list of installed programs and find McAfee.
  5. Click on McAfee, then select Uninstall or Remove.
  6. Follow the prompts in the uninstallation wizard to complete the process.
  7. Once the uninstallation is complete, restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
  8. Visit the official McAfee website to download the McAfee Removal Tool (MCPR).
  9. Open the downloaded tool and follow the on-screen instructions to remove any remaining McAfee files and components.
  10. After the removal tool has finished, restart your computer once more to finalize the removal process.

How to uninstall mcafee completely?

  1. Ensure all McAfee applications are closed before starting the uninstallation.
  2. Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel.
  3. Click on Programs or Programs and Features.
  4. Scroll through the list of installed programs and locate McAfee.
  5. Select McAfee, then click on Uninstall or Remove.
  6. Follow the prompts in the wizard to complete the uninstallation process.
  7. After the uninstallation is complete, restart your computer.
  8. Go to the McAfee website and download the McAfee Removal Tool (MCPR).
  9. Open the downloaded MCPR tool and follow the on-screen instructions to remove any remaining McAfee files.
  10. Once the removal tool finishes, restart your computer again to ensure all components are completely removed.

How to remove or uninstall mcafee completely from device?

For Windows:

  • Open Settings: Click Start and select "Settings".
  • Go to Apps: Choose "Apps".
  • Find McAfee: Scroll to locate "McAfee".
  • Uninstall McAfee: Click on "McAfee" and select "Uninstall".
  • Confirm Uninstall: Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation.
  • Download Removal Tool (if needed): Get the McAfee Removal Tool.
  • Run the Tool: Open the tool and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Restart Computer: Restart your computer to finalize removal.

For macOS:

  • Open Finder: Click "Finder" on the Dock.
  • Go to Applications: Select "Applications".
  • Locate McAfee: Find "McAfee" in the list.
  • Drag to Trash: Drag the McAfee app to "Trash".
  • Empty Trash: Right-click "Trash" and select "Empty Trash".

For Android:

  • Open Settings: Go to "Settings".
  • Access Apps: Tap "Apps" or "Applications".
  • Find McAfee: Locate and tap "McAfee".
  • Uninstall: Tap "Uninstall" and confirm.

For iOS:

  • Open Settings: Go to "Settings".
  • Select General: Tap "General".
  • Go to Storage: Choose "iPhone Storage" (or "iPad Storage").
  • Find McAfee: Locate "McAfee".
  • Delete App: Tap "Delete App" and confirm.
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