Add Skype, Xbox, Xbox Live and "Office" to that list, though these are probably more on MS than Dell...

A while back, I bought an HP with a similar experience. I had to go to McAfee's site to actually remove the software from the PC. I prefer doing fresh OS loads, but sometimes even the mfgr's drivers don't properly load.

Dropbox is another Microsoft bloatware.

When I clean install Windows 10 I don't have McAfee. Never seen Partner Promo or know what that is.

it looks like an addon to m.s. edge

as it's not a separate app.  this is why i want to uninstall m.s. edge.  but how