How to remove McAfee Security Scan Plus
What is McAfee Security Scan Plus?
McAfee Security Scan Plus is a free tool by McAfee that checks to see if your computer has security protection enabled. If not, McAfee Security Scan Plus will advertise McAfee security products to you.
McAfee Security Scan Plus scans your computer for virus and spyware protection, firewall protection, web protection through McAfee, and threats detection and when then tell you if your PC is at risk. Of course, if your computer is recognized as “at risk” McAfee Security Scan Plus it will recommend that you fix the issue by purchasing McAfee security software such as McAfee Total Protection.
McAfee Security Scan Plus is not recognized as malicious; However, the program utilizes various advertising networks and may bundle with malware and unwanted programs. If McAfee Security Scan Plus installed on your computer without your consent it is likely that malware and other threats bundled with the program and are hidden on your system.
If other threats are on your system you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
- Pop-up advertisements
- Pop-up notification messages from Windows taskbar
- Browser redirects
- Promotional search content
- Declining system performance and functionality
It is strongly advised to use caution when downloading free software from the internet. Oftentimes, free software bundles malware and potentially unwanted programs (PUP) as a way to monetize their product.
How to Remove McAfee Security Scan Plus
This tutorial provides comprehensive removal steps to uninstall McAfee Security Scan Plus and remove all traces of malware from your computer. It is designed to be easy to follow, yet detailed to help you eradicate every single spec of malware on your computer.
Step 1: Use Malwarebytes to Scan for Malware and PUPs
Step 2: Use HitmanPro to Remove Remaining Trace Files
Step 3: Use CCleaner to Clean Your System, Maintain Browser Settings, and Update Programs
Step 1: Use Malwarebytes to Scan for Malware and PUPs
Malwarebytes will remove McAfee Security Scan Plus, known malware, and PUPs from your computer.
Why should you buy the premium version?
Malwarebytes Premium has real-time protection that automatically protects your computer and other devices from viruses, spyware, and malware. With Malwarebytes Premium you can stay ahead and safely browse the web with confidence.
2. Double click the executable file or icon, such as mb3-setup-1878.1878-3.7.1.2839.exe to begin installing the program.
3. When you have installed Malwarebytes, click the Scan Now button to begin scanning your computer.
4. When the scan is complete, click the Quarantine Selected button to remove all threats detected by Malwarebytes.
Step 2: Use HitmanPro to Remove Remaining Trace Files
HitmanPro will remove remaining trace files, malware, tracking files, and repair settings.
1. Download HitmanPro. Fill out the information on their website and download the executable file.
Why should you buy the full version?
HitmanPro is a little different than your usual security program. It goes beyond simply removing viruses, it completely eradicates all traces and remnants of the infection. HitmanPro is also designed to run alongside your Antivirus program which makes it a match up great with Malwarebytes Premium.
2. Double click the executable file or icon, such as HitmanPro.exe to begin installing the program.
3. When you have installed HitmanPro, click the Next button to begin scanning your computer.
4. When the scan is complete, click the Next button to remove all threats detected by HitmanPro.
Step 3: Use CCleaner to Clean Your System, Maintain Browser Settings, and Update Programs
Use CCleaner to get rid of junk files and temporary files that can remain on your system, maintain browser settings that may have been modified by malware, and update software (if needed) in order to keep your computer up to date with the latest security patches.
Why should you buy the professional version?
CCleaner Professional has the power of real-time automation, so your computer always stays clean, safe, and fast. CCleaner Pro bundles privacy protection, system cleaning, and more with outstanding customer service.
2. Double click the executable file or icon, such as ccsetup556.exe to begin installing the program.
3. When you have installed CCleaner, click the Analyze button to begin analyzing your system.
4. Once analyzation is complete, click the Run Cleaner button to clean your system.
5. Now, let’s run through the Tools section; Go to Tools.
6. Uninstall: Is there a program you missed uninstalling before? CCleaner can often show you programs that are hidden from the Control panel.
7. Software Updater: Are there any programs to update? Make sure to keep the programs on your computer up-to-date to avoid issues with security vulnerabilities.
8. Startup: Go through the Windows, Scheduled Tasks, and Context Menu tabs. Are there any suspicious startup keys enabled? If so, highlight them with your mouse and click the Delete button to remove them.
9. Browser Plugins: Go through the tabs for each browser installed on your computer. Are there any suspicious plugins installed? If so, highlight them with your mouse and click the Delete button to remove them.
10. Finally, let’s clean up the registry. Get out of the Tools area and go to Registry.
11. Click the Scan for Issues button and follow the instructions.
12. Once the registry scan is complete click the Fix selected Issues… button and follow the instructions to fill all the selected issues found in your computer’s registry.
Step 4: Uninstall McAfee Security Scan Plus From Windows
Uninstall McAfee Security Scan Plus from Google Chrome.
1. Right-click the Start menu.
2. Click to Apps and Features.
3. Find McAfee Security Scan Plus and click the Uninstall button.
