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How to remove McAfee Security Scan Plus. This article provides steps for removing your McAfee product. If you are uninstalling because you no longer need your McAfee product, you also need to turn off auto-renewal. Follow the removal steps below and then turn off auto-renewal.
By default, Security Scan Plus automatically updates every time a scan is run. To disable the automatic update feature, perform the following steps: Automatically update my software during my scheduled scan.
If the button says Turn off, as in the image below, Real-Time Scanning is already turned on. If you want to exclude files from being scanned, click Add file, and select the files that you want to exclude. Close your McAfee app, and continue to use your computer as usual.
Follow the steps below to remove your McAfee app using the standard Windows removal method. Option 1 works for most customers, so try that first. If Option 1 fails, try Option 2. For both options, make sure that your PC is online during removal so your license status syncs with McAfee.
McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free security assessment tool that scans your Windows PC to find weak spots in key security areas like antivirus, online privacy, and firewall. McAfee Security Scan Plus does not remove viruses, rather finds system vulnerabilities and recommends solutions to help strengthen your digital security.
What do I do if McAfee Security Scan Plus finds that I don't have web security, firewall protection, or that my antivirus software is out of date? The McAfee Security Alert advises you on the steps to take to resolve any security issues that Security Scan Plus detects.
To block all notifications, turn off Ask before sending (recommended). To block notifications from a specific website: Click Add next to Block option. Type the website URL, prefixed with [*.]. For example, type [*.]mcafee.com to block all push notifications from the mcafee.com domain. Click Add. The website can no longer send push notifications ...
Open your McAfee software, such as LiveSafe or Total Protection. Click the Mac Security tab. Click Real-Time Scanning. Click the lock at the bottom of the Real-Time Scanning dialog, and type your password when prompted. To disable Real-Time Scanning, turn off the Real-Time Scanning toggle.
Security Scan, a free diagnostic tool for your PC, actively checks your computer for antivirus software, firewall protection, and web security. It also scans for malware, trojans, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) in running processes. It tracks cookies and suspicious browser history.
If your On-Demand, or Quick Scan gets stuck and won't finish, follow the steps in this article to run a custom scan and ensure that Real-Time Scanning is enabled.