How To Uninstall McAfee Legacy Programs

McAfee is probably one of the most popular names when it comes to computer security. It is the top name when it comes to antivirus applications and is known to provide a fully functional suite of computer security applications that not only provides virus protection but a whole slew of other functionalities such as firewalls to protect from unwanted intrusion, spam filters to prevent spam emails, and other critical security features that will keep your computer and the information in it safe and sound.

While McAfee may be one of the best when it comes to security, it can still sometimes be a big pain in the butt. For instance, whenever you install applications from McAfee such as the antivirus application, many small components are likewise installed in the process called legacy programs. Normally, these programs are pretty useful if you currently use McAfee as your antivirus program. However, there will come a time when you will want to replace the particular program with another more current one, say from a different name in computer security. At that point, you will have to uninstall the program. The problem is that you really can’t uninstall McAfee’s antivirus program without having to manually uninstall these pesky legacy programs. Well, if that is the case you are stuck with, don’t fret. Help is here. Here are some of the things you can do.

* Use the McAfee removal tool. Fortunately, the problem with the legacy programs has not escaped McAfee’s attention. They knew that these programs will eventually cause problems to users and that is why they devised a removal tool that you can download and use for free in order to rid you of these legacy programs.
* To get the tool, simply log on to the McAfee website and download it. As soon as the download completes, click on the file and the tool will run. Now, bear in mind that once you start the process, the tool will automatically remove these programs and save you the hassle of doing it yourself. Obviously, this is convenient for you. That said proceed with the tool and follow the prompt until the process starts. The uninstalling of these programs will not take too long. The tool will even provide you with clock to monitor the progress. Once the process if finished, the legacy programs will have been removed. You can now continue to uninstall the antivirus from your system without any other issue.
* Use the Windows Program Uninstallation tool. Another way to remove the McAfee legacy programs is to do it manually. This is possible if you are using Windows as your computer’s operating system. There is a built in program removing and uninstalling tool that you can access through the Control Panel. Simply open up the Control Panel and select Add or Remove Programs. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, it would be labeled as Uninstall a Program. Once you select it, it will open up a window displaying all the existing programs and applications currently installed. What you will want to do is locate all the programs with the name McAfee and remove them. Of course, you should leave the actual McAfee antivirus application for last. Remove the components first then remove the antivirus. It is automated once you select the programs you wish to remove.


There you have it, the 2 ways to uninstall McAfee’s legacy programs.