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Windows Forum / Windows XP / Security and Administration / February 2006McAfee Virus Install and Uninstall
I had downloaded and then uninstalled the McAfee Virus protection because I was told that with d-Line Router (hardware firewall) and Windows XP2 (software firewall) that I only needed Ad-Aware and to take off McAfee. Now I am constantly getting an error message that it can't find a particular McAfee file. What can I do to fix this?  Signaturembristol7 Windows XP SP2 does not include antivirus protection. You still need to use a good third-party antivirus program to protect your PC. A firewall alone will not prevent your PC from becoming infected with a virus. Contact McAfee support for help uninstalling their program: Welcome to McAfee Technical Support! http://www.networkassociates.com/us/support/technical_support/ Frequently asked Questions about Antivirus software http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/antivirus.mspx 3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx Microsoft Windows Security Center Antivirus Partners http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/antivirus/default.mspx SignatureCarey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Microsoft Newsgroups Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | I had downloaded and then uninstalled the McAfee Virus protection because I | was told that with d-Line Router (hardware firewall) and Windows XP2 | (software firewall) that I only needed Ad-Aware and to take off McAfee. Now | I am constantly getting an error message that it can't find a particular | McAfee file. What can I do to fix this? I've replaced McAfee with Avast. > Windows XP SP2 does not include antivirus protection. > You still need to use a good third-party antivirus program [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > | I am constantly getting an error message that it can't find a particular > | McAfee file. What can I do to fix this? Use Regedit and search your registry for "McAfee" and delete any keys referencing it. Start > Run and type: REGEDIT , and hit enter. Or you can try this program: http://www.tucows.com/preview/195895.html SignatureCarey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Microsoft Newsgroups Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | I've replaced McAfee with Avast. Thanks!!! I will do that when I get home. You've been a great help!!!! Have a blessed day!!! > Use Regedit and search your registry for "McAfee" and delete > any keys referencing it. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > | I've replaced McAfee with Avast. From: "mbristol7" <mbristol7@discussions.microsoft.com> | I had downloaded and then uninstalled the McAfee Virus protection because I | was told that with d-Line Router (hardware firewall) and Windows XP2 | (software firewall) that I only needed Ad-Aware and to take off McAfee. Now | I am constantly getting an error message that it can't find a particular | McAfee file. What can I do to fix this? There are anti virus News Groups specifically for this type of discussion. microsoft.public.scripting.virus.discussion microsoft.public.security.virus alt.comp.virus alt.comp.anti-virus If you had posted to them FIRST then you would have been told that that is FAULTY information. Ad-aware SE does NOT protect or remove viruses and WinXP has no built-in capability and hardware FireWalls would provide file level virus protection at all. /* *Re-install the McAfee software ASAP !* */ SignatureDave Ad-Aware is spyware and I have Avast which is a virus software. I don't need McAfee or do you still think differently? > From: "mbristol7" <mbristol7@discussions.microsoft.com> > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > /* *Re-install the McAfee software ASAP !* */ From: "mbristol7" <mbristol7@discussions.microsoft.com> | Ad-Aware is spyware and I have Avast which is a virus software. I don't need | McAfee or do you still think differently? | | "David H. Lipman" wrote: | That's right, you need BOTH forms of anti malware applications to cover viral and non-viral malware. It is *your* choice of what AV application to use. I prefer MvcAfee Corp/Enterprise software over their retain products. But, I still think McAfee is better than AVAST. If you want to keep AVAST and want to completely remove McAfee you can go to -- http://www.ik-cs.com/ And choose; "Repair damage" Go to; "4. Uninstalling corrupted antivirus software" For information on removing McAfee Retail AV software v5 ~ v9 SignatureDave http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html http://www.ik-cs.com/ --> "Got a virus?" Ever since McAfee included buffer overflow protection along with firewall rules and anti-spyware in their antivirus product almost two years ago I have used nothing else. In personal tests as well as those conducted by other security professionals we have found McAfee to be the best proactive security solution. I do use the full Internet Security Suite at home and we use all their enterprise products at work. We are constantly amazed at others who consistantly are fighting infections and outbreaks while we continue to work safely and securely. Using inadequate protection is like riding in a car with leaky tires. Every so often you have to get out and pump them back up or replace them. But if you are replacing those tires with the same brand then you only have so long until it's time to pump up or replace again and again and again. > From: "mbristol7" <mbristol7@discussions.microsoft.com> > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > Go to; "4. Uninstalling corrupted antivirus software" > For information on removing McAfee Retail AV software v5 ~ v9 You still need a virus scanner. >I had downloaded and then uninstalled the McAfee Virus protection because I > was told that with d-Line Router (hardware firewall) and Windows XP2 > (software firewall) that I only needed Ad-Aware and to take off McAfee. > Now > I am constantly getting an error message that it can't find a particular > McAfee file. What can I do to fix this? Leave McAfee on your machine. Anti-virus is an essential component! You might get further assistance at the MCAfee Support Group: http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/index.php/ SignaturePeter. Toronto, Canada. XP Home SP2. P4 @ 3.0ghz, 160gb HDD, 1.0gb DDR. > You still need a virus scanner. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> I am constantly getting an error message that it can't find a particular >> McAfee file. What can I do to fix this? |
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