Solved McAfee virus


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I got a McAfee virus on my new windows 11 machine. I suspect that I got it when I tried to download Irfanview graphic software. I've been using it for more than 20 years. Now mcafee keeps popping up on the top of the screen and wants me to buy mcafee. Is there a simple way of removing this virus without reformatting the entire computer? Without reinstalling Windows?
Thanks in advance for the help.
 
Windows Build/Version
Win 11 2024-08 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 23H2 for x64 (KB5042099)

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win11Intel N10016GOn board
OS
Win11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
GMKtec NucBoxG3
CPU
Intel N100
Memory
16G
Graphics Card(s)
On board
Sound Card
On Board
Monitor(s) Displays
2X LG
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
1TB SSD
PSU
?
Case
The entire computer is enclosed in a plastic box the size of a burger a ban
Cooling
Sounds like there is a fan inside
Keyboard
Logi Bluetooth
Mouse
Logi Bluetooth
Internet Speed
WIFI 300Mb
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Win11 native
Open your browser settings page and go to notifications. Your notifications settings may be different depending on your browser. You'll probably see one or more scam websites listed. Either remove or block them. I suggest turning off notifications all together, i.e. globally.

You may also check these links for more info and help.
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.7840Intel Core i3-8145U16GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.7840
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaPad L340
CPU
Intel Core i3-8145U
Memory
16GB
Hard Drives
500 GB M2 1 TB HDD
Internet Speed
400 MB
Browser
Chrome | Edge
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender | Block unknown executables | Various ASR rules enabled | Smart App Control

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.8655AMD Ryzen 3 5300G8gbRadeon Graphics 4.00GHZ
    OS
    Windows 11 Home 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion TP01-2xxx
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
    Memory
    8gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphics 4.00GHZ
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic
    Keyboard
    HP
    Mouse
    wireless Microsoft
    Browser
    FireFox
    Antivirus
    Avira

  • At a glance

    Updated Windows 10 to 11 25H2 26200.8655Intel Core i3 8100 @3.60 GHz8.GBIntel UHD 360 (HP)
    Operating System
    Updated Windows 10 to 11 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 8100 @3.60 GHz
    Motherboard
    HP 8653 (U3E1)
    Memory
    8.GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD 360 (HP)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic
    Other Info
    #3 System: HP laptop Windows 25H2 11Pro 26200.8524
I managed to remove it. Thanks
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win11Intel N10016GOn board
OS
Win11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
GMKtec NucBoxG3
CPU
Intel N100
Memory
16G
Graphics Card(s)
On board
Sound Card
On Board
Monitor(s) Displays
2X LG
Screen Resolution
1920X1080
Hard Drives
1TB SSD
PSU
?
Case
The entire computer is enclosed in a plastic box the size of a burger a ban
Cooling
Sounds like there is a fan inside
Keyboard
Logi Bluetooth
Mouse
Logi Bluetooth
Internet Speed
WIFI 300Mb
Browser
Chrome
Antivirus
Win11 native
Might be interesting for other users with similar problems to know what you did to remove it.
Anyway I would like to know that too...
;-)
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8457AMD Ryzen 7 5700GKingston FURY Beast 2x16GB DIMM DDR4 2666 CL16MSI GeForce GT 730 2GB LP V1
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8457
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Build by vendor to my specs
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
MSI PRO B550M-P Gen3
Memory
Kingston FURY Beast 2x16GB DIMM DDR4 2666 CL16
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GeForce GT 730 2GB LP V1
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S24E450F 24"
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1. SSD Crucial P5 Plus 500GB PCIe M.2
2. SSD-SATA Crucial MX500-2TB
PSU
Corsair CV650W
Case
Cooler Master Silencio S400
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper H412R with Be Quiet Pure Wings 2 PWM BL038 fan
Keyboard
Cherry Stream (wired, scissor keys)
Mouse
Asus WT465 (wireless)
Internet Speed
70 Mbps down / 80 Mbps up
Browser
Firefox 130.0
Antivirus
F-Secure (Internetprovider version)
Other Info
Router: FRITZBox 7490
Oracle VirtualBox 7 for testing software on Win 10 or 11

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.7840Intel Core i3-8145U16GB
OS
Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.7840
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaPad L340
CPU
Intel Core i3-8145U
Memory
16GB
Hard Drives
500 GB M2 1 TB HDD
Internet Speed
400 MB
Browser
Chrome | Edge
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender | Block unknown executables | Various ASR rules enabled | Smart App Control
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