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bonkers72

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Just purchased a laptop with Win 7. Has Mcafee installed. Want to unistall it as soon as I start it up for the first time. I know there have been issues with some uninstalling this in the past. Want to avoid any issues. Was going to install Revo uninstaller and remove it from there. Good idea ? Or another way. Thanks for the help.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win 7 Premium 64 Bit
CPU
2.67 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
Memory
8192 Megabytes (8 gig) Crucial BallistiX
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Sound Card
Intergrated Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ FP93GX
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD6401AALS-00L3B2 640 gig (Internal)
PSU
Corsair TX 750W
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
Stock case fan / Intel Processor fan
Keyboard
Wireless Logitec
Mouse
Wireless Logitec 505
Internet Speed
U 9.01 / D 1.4
Antivirus
Avast!
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
Other Info
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-880SA ATA Device [Optical drive] x2
Accent Acoustics speakers w/sub.
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F9 04/16/2009
I have had the same problem in the past, they really don't want it off one's PC do they!

Use Revo Uninstaller and make sure you run the "Forced Uninstall" too. Other than this it is a trip into your registry and, unless you are 100% confident in working there, I would stay well away!

Let us know how you get on as my mothers lap top has Mcafee and I want to get rid at some point.

Andy
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Titan 8900i Plasma MK II built by Overclockersuk
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-D3H (Intel Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40ghz
Memory
16.0 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 762MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer P246H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
112GB INTEL SSDSC2CT120A3 ATA Device (SSD)
932GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
1TB Seagate external HDD.
PSU
Corsair GS 600w PSU
Case
Antec 302 Three Hundred Two Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling
Alpenfohn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Microsoft Sidewinder X4
Mouse
Anker 8000dpi gaming mouse
Internet Speed
12mb
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security 2014
Browser
Chrome and IE11
Other Info
Malwarebytes, ADWCleaner, CCleaner, SUPERAntispyware Pro, Revo Uninstaller Pro

Adobe Photoshop CS6/Lightroom 5.3/NIK Software/Keyword Perfect

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 530
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8300 @ 2.83GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0RY007 (Socket 775)
Memory
4.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G245HQL 23.6" LED(1920x1080@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Disk 0 HITACHI 1TB OS Installed - Disk 1 HITACHI 1TB For Backups
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Optical USB Mouse
Internet Speed
DSL 10 meg
Antivirus
Symantec(SEP)
Browser
Pale Moon
You mention "Forced Uninstall" Not firmiliar with that. Do you mean Advanced? Or is it in Revo uninstall Pro. I am using the free version.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win 7 Premium 64 Bit
CPU
2.67 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
Memory
8192 Megabytes (8 gig) Crucial BallistiX
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Sound Card
Intergrated Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ FP93GX
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD6401AALS-00L3B2 640 gig (Internal)
PSU
Corsair TX 750W
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
Stock case fan / Intel Processor fan
Keyboard
Wireless Logitec
Mouse
Wireless Logitec 505
Internet Speed
U 9.01 / D 1.4
Antivirus
Avast!
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
Other Info
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-880SA ATA Device [Optical drive] x2
Accent Acoustics speakers w/sub.
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F9 04/16/2009
bonkers72 said:
You mention "Forced Uninstall" Not firmiliar with that. Do you mean Advanced? Or is it in Revo uninstall Pro. I am using the free version.
Click to expand...

I use the paid so I'm not sure mate.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Titan 8900i Plasma MK II built by Overclockersuk
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i5 3570K @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-D3H (Intel Core i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40ghz
Memory
16.0 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 762MHz (11-11-11-28)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DG
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer P246H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080@60Hz
Hard Drives
112GB INTEL SSDSC2CT120A3 ATA Device (SSD)
932GB Seagate ST1000DM003-1CH162 ATA Device (SATA)
1TB Seagate external HDD.
PSU
Corsair GS 600w PSU
Case
Antec 302 Three Hundred Two Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling
Alpenfohn K2 Mount Doom CPU Cooler
Keyboard
Microsoft Sidewinder X4
Mouse
Anker 8000dpi gaming mouse
Internet Speed
12mb
Antivirus
Bitdefender Internet Security 2014
Browser
Chrome and IE11
Other Info
Malwarebytes, ADWCleaner, CCleaner, SUPERAntispyware Pro, Revo Uninstaller Pro

Adobe Photoshop CS6/Lightroom 5.3/NIK Software/Keyword Perfect

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win 7 Premium 64 Bit
CPU
2.67 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
Memory
8192 Megabytes (8 gig) Crucial BallistiX
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Sound Card
Intergrated Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ FP93GX
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD6401AALS-00L3B2 640 gig (Internal)
PSU
Corsair TX 750W
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
Stock case fan / Intel Processor fan
Keyboard
Wireless Logitec
Mouse
Wireless Logitec 505
Internet Speed
U 9.01 / D 1.4
Antivirus
Avast!
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
Other Info
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-880SA ATA Device [Optical drive] x2
Accent Acoustics speakers w/sub.
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F9 04/16/2009
Thanks Andy.
B-72
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Win 7 Premium 64 Bit
CPU
2.67 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
Memory
8192 Megabytes (8 gig) Crucial BallistiX
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Sound Card
Intergrated Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ FP93GX
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
WDC WD6401AALS-00L3B2 640 gig (Internal)
PSU
Corsair TX 750W
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
Stock case fan / Intel Processor fan
Keyboard
Wireless Logitec
Mouse
Wireless Logitec 505
Internet Speed
U 9.01 / D 1.4
Antivirus
Avast!
Browser
Internet Explorer 10
Other Info
PLEXTOR DVDR PX-880SA ATA Device [Optical drive] x2
Accent Acoustics speakers w/sub.
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F9 04/16/2009
Get rid of McAfee

Definitely the McAfee Removal tool! It is the only way to get rid of the registry keys that they put in there
with "Gorilla Glue"!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 560
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
dual core @3.20ghz
Memory
4GB
Sound Card
Realtek hd & intel hdmi
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 21.5"
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 (running 1600x900)
Hard Drives
internal 500GB
ext buffalo hd-pntu3 1TB
Keyboard
Dell wireless
Mouse
Dell wireless
Internet Speed
50/25
Antivirus
MSE & SAS
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
Canon Pixma MX410 Printer
Altec Speakers l-center boom-r
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