

Ignoring any "Not recommended" or similar warnings, run Fix It 50202 in DEFAULTġ3. Open Internet Explorer ( only!) to .ġ2b. Re-assert Internet Explorer as the default Browser in the CUSTOM ( For optimal results, check the Delete personal settings option.ġ2a. Manually and repeatedly update the McAfee application until you get a "no more updates" or similar prompt.Ĩ. If you purchased your software directly from McAfee, go toħ. Do a clean install of McAfee Security Center (using your Product ID, if need be) & reboot.

Right-click on the file you saved in #1 above and select Run as Administrator to run the utility.ĭon't TOUCH your keyboard until the run completes, then reboot.Ħ. NB: You're "working without a net" now: Don't to ANYTHING else online (e.g., browsing reading email chatting) until you've completed Step #7 below!ĥ. IMPORTANT! => Make sure the Windows Firewall is enabled immediately after rebooting! Start | Control Panel | Programs | Programs and Features.Ĥ. After making certain you have a copy of your Product Key handy, uninstall McAfee Security Center via Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the taskbar).ģ. Download the McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool, saving it to your desktop:Ģ. IMPORTANT => DON'T SKIP ANY STEP & perform all Steps in one (1) uninterrupted session! If a Step says to reboot,ġ. [You will want to print these instructions for offline reference.

Roll up your sleeves & cross your fingers. Chances are the McAfee "leftovers" are your troublemakers here. McAfee (and Norton) applications are notorious for not upgrading (or uninstalling) cleanly.
