How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus? Uninstall McAfee Step by Step Guide
To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus from your computer, follow these steps:
1. Close McAfee Antivirus: Make sure that McAfee Antivirus is not running in the background. You can right-click on the McAfee icon in the system tray (usually located in the bottom right corner of your screen) and select "Exit" or "Close."
2. Open Control Panel: Click on the Windows Start button, and then select "Control Panel" from the list of options. If you are using Windows 10 or later, you can search for "Control Panel" directly in the search bar.
3. Navigate to "Programs and Features" (or "Uninstall a Program"): In the Control Panel, find the section called "Programs" or "Programs and Features" (the wording may vary depending on your Windows version). Click on it to open the list of installed programs.
4. Locate McAfee Antivirus: In the list of installed programs, scroll down to find "McAfee Antivirus" or any other McAfee-related products like "McAfee Internet Security" or "McAfee Total Protection."
5. Uninstall McAfee Antivirus: Right-click on McAfee Antivirus and select "Uninstall" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can click on the program and then click the "Uninstall" button at the top of the window.
6. Follow the Uninstallation Wizard: A pop-up window will appear, guiding you through the uninstallation process. Follow the instructions provided by the McAfee uninstallation wizard.
7. Confirm the Uninstallation: During the uninstallation process, you may be asked to confirm your action. Click "Yes" or "Uninstall" to proceed.
8. Wait for the Uninstallation to Complete: The uninstallation process may take some time to complete. Let it finish.
9. Restart your Computer (optional): While not always necessary, it's recommended to restart your computer after uninstalling McAfee Antivirus to ensure any remnants are cleared.