A while back I found McAfee popping up on both my desktop (Windows 8.1) and my laptop (Windows 10). I didn't install this and I don't think it came pre-installed as I've had these machines for some time. I am currently running Norton Antivirus which I get for free from my ISP.
McAfee is running about a dozen processes and any attempt to end the task is ignored. Any attempt to uninstall is met with a message that I need system administrator permissions, despite the fact that I am logged in as an admin. This is true on both my 8.1 and my 10 machine.
What can I do to remove this software? I am not opposed to a clean re-install but would prefer a removal tool. I'm aware that McAfee offers a removal tool but as they are the source of the trouble in the first place, I'm dubious.
Any assistance is appreciated.
McAfee is running about a dozen processes and any attempt to end the task is ignored. Any attempt to uninstall is met with a message that I need system administrator permissions, despite the fact that I am logged in as an admin. This is true on both my 8.1 and my 10 machine.
What can I do to remove this software? I am not opposed to a clean re-install but would prefer a removal tool. I'm aware that McAfee offers a removal tool but as they are the source of the trouble in the first place, I'm dubious.
Any assistance is appreciated.
