Hey there, folks! Today, I’ve got a handy guide for you on how to bid farewell to those persistent McAfee pop-ups on your PC or laptop. Whether you want to stop the pop-ups or entirely remove McAfee from your system, this blog has you covered. So, let’s dive right in!
Step 1: Adjust Notification Settings
First things first, let’s tweak your notification settings. Right-click on the Windows icon, head to Settings, and click on Notifications. If you spot McAfee in the list, toggle it off to disable notifications. Simple, right?
Step 2: McAfee Antivirus Settings
Open your McAfee antivirus application, click on the gear icon in the top-left corner, select “General Settings and Alerts.” Uncheck the option that says “Show informational alert when a program is allowed to connect to the Internet.” Click Apply, and you’re good to go.
Step 3: Google Chrome Cleanup
Launch Google Chrome and navigate to Extensions via the three dots in the top-right corner. Manage your extensions and remove any McAfee-related extensions. Then, head to Chrome Settings, Privacy and Security, Site Settings, and Notifications. Find McAfee in the allowed to send notifications, copy that field, remove it, and add it in not allowed to send notifications. Easy peasy!
Step 4: Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
If you’re looking to get rid of McAfee entirely, it’s uninstallation time. Right-click on the Windows icon, go to Settings, then Apps, and Installed Apps. Search for McAfee Total Protection, click the three dots, and select Uninstall. Now just check the box “McAfee Total Protection” and “Remove all the files for this program” and click on remove. This might take a moment.
Step 5: Disable McAfee Services
Search for “Services” in your Windows search bar, click on the Services app, find McAfee services, and disable each one by changing the startup type to “Disabled.” Apply the changes for all McAfee services.
Conclusion:
Finally, restart your PC, and voila! You’re now completely rid of those McAfee pop-ups and the antivirus itself. I hope you found this step-by-step guide helpful. Thank You!