Windows-11 Remove completely Mcafee Lifesafe


ariespaan

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Hi,vack

I work with Windows-11 and use Mcafee Lifesave for Virus-protection.
Because i am not statisfied anymore about Mcafee software, i want to completely remove this product from my computer
My question is: What is the best way to remove Mcafee at all.

Last question is: If mcafee is removed, has Windows-11 returned the firewall back again and is Microsoft Defender again active
Is there a way to check is the Firewall and Defender is back active?
Thanks for any advice
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
Use MCPR removal tool. https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/article/000001616?language=en_US. Right click on the tool and select run as administrator.
Restart machine. You will have to restart Windows defender after uninstall.
settings>privacy & security>windows security>click "open windows security" button. Deal with anything that does not have a green checkmark on it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
Removal Tools:
To check:
  • To check if Windows Defender is on: Windows Security
  • To check if the Firewall is on: Control Panel\System and Security\Windows Defender Firewall
Recommendations:

Recommend that you use the tool ConfigureDefender, with the setting set to High to "harden" Windows defender. See article in:
Also recommend that you use an ad blocker (uBlock Origin, uBlock Lite) and a malware protection extension like MalwareBytes Browser Guard.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop

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