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Uninstall McAfee from your windows PC. Open Control Panel. Locate Programs | click on Uninstall a program. Locate and click on McAfee. Above the program list, click Uninstall/Change. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. Follow the on-screen steps to finish the process. Reboot your PC if prompted when the uninstallation process is complete.
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McAfee is a global company that provides computer security products and services, such as antivirus, firewall, and encryption. It was founded in 1987 by John McAfee and has gone through several mergers, acquisitions, and name changes over the years.
John McAfee (1945-2021) was a British-American computer programmer, businessman, and two-time presidential candidate. He created the first commercial anti-virus software in 1987, but later became a controversial figure involved in various ventures, scandals, and legal troubles.
Sophos Ltd. is a private company that develops and markets cybersecurity software and hardware, such as antivirus, encryption, and managed detection and response. It was founded in 1985 and acquired by Thoma Bravo in 2020.
Your McAfee software starts monitoring your computer for activity. If no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for 10 minutes, your McAfee software then monitors for CPU use. If CPU use remains under 10% for 10 seconds, the scheduled scan begins. For more details, check the McAfee help page on how scheduled scans work.
9. McAfee will clean threats on your PC. 10. Complete is selected, and then click Next. 11. McAfee will check your PC for conflicting anti-virus software. 12. McAfee will download the software installation files. 13. Opt in or out of the McAfee Customer Response option, then click Next. 14. The installation process will begin. 15. Click Finish.