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webroot "permanently erase" vs windows "delete" in removing McAfee?
Discovered McAfee is still on my pc when they billed me for another year :@ Called them and got that issue resolved but after searching internet and some posts in this forum, regarding McAfee, I find it seems to be all over the place in my pc. When I clicked on McAfee folders a drop-down menu offered some different choices,amoung them : "scan with webroot" (which I did & no threats were found), "Webroot permanently erase" and another option "Delete" (which I assume is Windows). In my pc I do not have anything McAfee listed in my uninstall program section, yet I seem to be finding McA. folders all over the place. When I have clicked on "delete" Windows File Operation requests my permission to make changes to my computer (I assume that deleting the files are the changes), sometimes when I click delete I get a "recycling window" . I also found a software removal tool (from Google, but I don't really have any idea what it would do or what it is for) I even found a McAfee uninstallation folder, but the McAfee requested permission to make changes to my computer, I really am not liking that idea. Would the "Webroot permantly erase" option take care of this? Everything of course, wants my permission but before I give it I want to be as sure as possible that I am making the smartest move possible. Again I am in your debt, Thank You
Best answer by D_J
Hi notpcwise,
The best way to remove all traces of any unwanted application is to use an uninstaller from the app developer whenever it is available. When that is not possible you can use one of several products to remove most all traces of the program files and registry entries.
As with all installs and removals there is risk so it is wise to perform regular backups and create systems restore points.
One such application removal program that is well known is REVO uninstaller. Another that I found recently and really like is Geek Uninstaller.
There are others but I have used both of these and can vouch that they have never done any damage to “my” system.
Best of Luck,
Dave
View originalThe best way to remove all traces of any unwanted application is to use an uninstaller from the app developer whenever it is available. When that is not possible you can use one of several products to remove most all traces of the program files and registry entries.
As with all installs and removals there is risk so it is wise to perform regular backups and create systems restore points.
One such application removal program that is well known is REVO uninstaller. Another that I found recently and really like is Geek Uninstaller.
There are others but I have used both of these and can vouch that they have never done any damage to “my” system.
Best of Luck,
Dave
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