Solved McAfee virus


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gm99

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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

System One

  • 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

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    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

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home 24H2 26100.3915
    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
  • Operating System
    Updated Windows 10 to 11 24H2 26100.3624
    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
I managed to remove it. Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.3476
    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 via Internet provider
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZBox 7490
    Oracle VirtualBox 7 for testing software on Win 10 or 11

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    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
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