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McAfee removal after system restore
here's my problem. 1. I originally had installed the McAfee Security system on my computer. When that free trial ran out, I opted to go for the CA Internet Security Suite (with firewall, spam, virus, etc). 2.Before I could down load the CA suite I had to uninstall all of the McAfee software. 3.Done. I uninstalled McAfee. 4.I installed CA internet security. 5.A week later my computer started doing funny things - like, I could no longer print to my network printer (I assume because of the high security level reset) My computer started freezing with an error message. I tried to lower the security level but still could not print. 6.So I did a system restore to the day before I installed the new security suite. 7. Here's my issue. Since I uninstalled the McAfee already, there is no software there. But, since I did a system restore my computer thinks mcAfee is still on there. I cannot go further with any security install until I get McAfee completely off my computer. But my computer says there is information missing so i can't get it off. VICIOUS CIRCLE! Can anyone offer any advice?
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Ron
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December 4th, 2006 14:00
If this is your first time using regedit, it's a very good idea to make a backup of the registry and save any important data before getting started. This MSKB article has instructions on how to do that:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
Bobmitmen
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December 4th, 2006 14:00
Delierious
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December 4th, 2006 17:00
The Dell Decrapifier at http://www.yorkspace.com/2006/04/38
chasbox
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December 4th, 2006 19:00
Delierious
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December 5th, 2006 19:00
That's strange, it did when I ran it on my 6400 (same as US 1505) a couple of months ago and it worked for a forum member last week who couldn't get rid of parts of McAfee left behind after an unsuccessful uninstall.
Also, the site has a letter from some chap who comments that it removed McAfee.
Have you downloaded anything and opened it/them up and had a look around? or did you just look at the site? Download it, there were two files when I downloaded it but it looks as if there might be only one file now. If there are 2 files, you need them both.
I agree that it is not as user friendly as it should be and the directions to use the Decrapifier are well hidden. I gave the URL for the background.
The file(s) is/are quite safe to open; you have to make the decisions as to what you want to remove - it's not one of those files that go off by themselves.
Here's the URL to the download site:
http://www.yorkspace.com/pc-de-crapifier/
Message Edited by Delierious on 12-05-200603:27 PM
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December 5th, 2006 23:00
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December 5th, 2006 23:00