Topic: Problem with uninstalling Mcafee Enterprise VirusScan 8.7i

[BGM]

Have searched the forum , but cant find even a link these days for un-installing correctly Mcafee enterprise virusscan 8.7i that is operational.  Tried the un-installer , but doesn't remove enough to install  even a newer Mcafee suite product.  Any help would be appreciated !  Know this is an EOL product , but had to press a older desktop in service and must get the BEAST un-installed.
Thanks

[Samker]

Hi BGM,

which error code you get?

I suppose that you tried un-installation process through Control Panel (Add - Remove programs) via "Change" button?

cya later,

Samker


P.S.

I splitted your post from other Topic and started this (new) one... on this way, it'll be easier (faster) for you to get help.

[wwjd]

I use Revo uninstaller Pro it's free and cleans up all left over files ...

[Fintech]

Hi @wwjd,

First I'll ike to say that, RevoUninstaller Pro Is not free program!
Mere RevoUninslaller yes is free, but not Pro version!

@BGM I like to tell that, please read this first:
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS101331
and try their own  Removal tool (MCPR) to uninstal leftover data
from your computer.

[wwjd]

I stand corrected ... I do have RevoUninstaller (not pro) and it does a good job of removing left over files ... It is worth a try if nothing else works??

[Fintech]

I stand corrected ... I do have RevoUninstaller (not pro) and it does a good job of removing left over files ... It is worth a try if nothing else works??

Hello @wwjd,
You are rigth @wwjd... Even free version from RevoUninstaller is better than Windows's own add remove application!
Without it (Revo or e.g.) you have must to be installed VirtualMachine on your computer. It work many cases and it's safe!
 
 

[BGM]

Yes, tried the standard windows installer ( OS is XP SP3 ) and it appears to un-install , however there are still lots of registry items left , the problem is that when you try to install another licensed Mcafee product ( Mcafee Live Safe ) ( might not be the best but have licenses ) , it will not install.  Mcafee small busiiness/home tech support cannot resolve and basically blame it on not fully removing the enterprise version.
There used to be a Mcafee removal tool for Enterprise Virusscan 8.Xi since it was so difficult to get rid of , but I cannot find it anywhere. I dont have access to the enterprise group for assistance. YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD BE HELPFUL REMOVING A CORPORATE TOOL AND REPLACING WITH A PROPER TOOL FOR HOME USE   Will follow the links below , have not tried the thrid party un-installers since there is not a lot of information about them.

[BGM]

Fintec , thanks for the info , however that for the consumer product.  Mcafee Enterprise Virusscan V8.7i is an enterprise product and appears that that tool is not made for the enterprise products. Still looking , you would think they would at least help those who are trying to do the right thing.

[BGM]

Samker, thanks for splitting my topic , lot of smart folks out there.

[Fintech]

Hi BGM read this article:
https://forums.hak5.org/index.php?/topic/30422-manually-remove-virusscan-enterprise-8x/
Maybe it help you.. even I hope that....

Here more articles:
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=KB50602&pmv=print

You can try this one yet:
http://www.appremover.com/