Contents
- How to uninstall McAfee on a Windows computer
- How to uninstall McAfee on a Mac computer
- How to uninstall McAfee on an Android device
- How to uninstall McAfee on an iPhone or iPad
- How to remove McAfee from your computer
- How to remove McAfee products from your computer
- How to uninstall McAfee security software
- How to uninstall McAfee livesafe
- How to uninstall McAfee total protection
- How to completely remove McAfee from your computer
McAfee is a virus protection program that can be installed on your computer to protect it from malware. If you no longer need this program, you can uninstall it from your computer.
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How to uninstall McAfee on a Windows computer
There are two ways to uninstall McAfee from a Windows computer: using the Control Panel or using the McAfee GetSusp tool.
Control Panel:
1. Open the Control Panel and click “Add or Remove Programs.”
2. Select “McAfee SecurityCenter” from the list of programs and click “Remove.”
3. Follow the prompts to uninstall McAfee.
GetSusp tool:
1. Download the McAfee GetSusp tool from here: https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/getsusp.aspx
2. Double-click on the downloaded file to open it.
3. Click “I Agree” to accept the terms of use.
4. Select your language and click “OK.”
5. Follow the prompts to uninstall McAfee.
How to uninstall McAfee on a Mac computer
There are a few different ways to uninstall McAfee on a Mac computer. The most common way is to use the uninstaller tool that comes with the McAfee software.
How to uninstall McAfee on an Android device
If you need to uninstall McAfee from your Android device, there are a few different ways you can do it. You can use the Settings app to uninstall it, or you can use the McAfee Security app to do it.
How to uninstall McAfee using the Settings app:
1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Tap on “Apps” or “Applications”.
3. Find and tap on the McAfee app.
4. Tap on “Uninstall”.
5. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by tapping on “OK”.
How to uninstall McAfee using the McAfee Security app:
1. Open the McAfee Security app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen (three horizontal lines).
3. Tap on “Settings”.
4. Tap on “Uninstall McAfee Security”.
5. Confirm that you want to uninstall the app by tapping on “Uninstall”.
How to uninstall McAfee on an iPhone or iPad
If you’re using an iPhone or iPad and you want to uninstall McAfee, follow these steps:
1. Tap the Settings icon on your home screen.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Profiles & Device Management.
4. Find the McAfee profile and tap it.
5. Tap Remove Profile.
How to remove McAfee from your computer
If you no longer want McAfee protection on your computer, you can uninstall it using the steps below. Keep in mind that once you remove McAfee, your computer will no longer be protected from viruses and other online threats.
Before you begin
Back up your important files and data. You will need to reinstall any security software you had before you installed McAfee.
Check if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for your version of McAfee.
To uninstall McAfee from your Windows computer:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Programs & Features, then right-click McAfee Security Center and select Uninstall/Change.
3. In the User Account Control window, click Yes. The McAfee uninstall wizard displays.
4. Click Next, then Finish to complete the uninstallation process.
How to remove McAfee products from your computer
If you need to uninstall McAfee products from your computer, use the MCPR tool.
The MCPR tool removes all McAfee products from your computer in the correct order. If you have trouble uninstalling a product using Add or Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel, we recommend that you use the MCPR tool.
To run the MCPR tool:
1. Download MCPR.exe (see Resources).
2. Double-click MCPR.exe to run the tool and agree to the End-User License Agreement.
3. The tool removes the products and resets some key values in your registry so that you can install your McAfee products again later.
4. When the removal process is complete, restart your computer.
How to uninstall McAfee security software
McAfee security software is designed to protect your computer from viruses, malware, and other threats. However, you may need to uninstall it for various reasons, such as if it’s causing problems with your computer or you want to install a different security program. Here’s how to uninstall McAfee security software from your Windows or Mac computer.
How to uninstall McAfee livesafe
McAfee LiveSafe is a security program that helps protect your computer from viruses and other online threats. If you need to uninstall the program for any reason, you can do so using the Windows Control Panel. Here’s how:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Click on “Programs and Features.”
3. Find McAfee LiveSafe in the list of programs and click on it.
4. Click “Uninstall.”
5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
How to uninstall McAfee total protection
McAfee Total Protection is a comprehensive security suite that helps protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. If you no longer need this protection on your computer, you can uninstall it using the steps below.
1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
2. Click on “Programs and Features”.
3. Right-click on “McAfee Total Protection” and select “Uninstall”.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
How to completely remove McAfee from your computer
McAfee is a security program that helps protect your computer from viruses and other malware. But sometimes you may need to uninstall it, for example when you’re switching to a different security program. Here’s how to completely remove McAfee from your Windows 10 computer.
1. Type “add or remove programs” in the Windows search bar and select “Add or remove programs.”
2. Find “McAfee Security Center” in the list of installed programs and click “Uninstall.”
3. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
4. Once you’ve uninstalled McAfee, reboot your computer.