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    Problems with mcsysmon.exe

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by apes, Sep 17, 2007.

  1. apes

    apes Notebook Consultant

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    Downloaded new AOL software with Mcafee for free, when I start AOL "mcsysmon.exe" uses 100% of cpu, what can I do to fix?
     
    apes, Sep 17, 2007
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    . increase the interval of system scan from McAfee
    . disable some of its functionalities that u feel secure enough not to be needed
    . get rid of McAfee all together and get some other free and low foot-print av scanner (avast, avg ...)

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 17, 2007
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    And get rid of AOL. That is nasty stuff there. Just my opinion.
     
    Padmé, Sep 17, 2007
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  4. apes

    apes Notebook Consultant

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    Downloaded new AOL software with Mcafee for free, when I start AOL "mcsysmon.exe" uses 100% of cpu, what can I do to fix?

    Have not been able to fix problem. When I tried to remove Mcafee I still had the same problem, it seems it is almost impossible (at least for a novice) to remove it. Family members still want Aol so getting rid of that is not an option right now. Any other suggestions, I'm sure many people are having the same issue. don't want to keep hitting end process.
     
    apes, Dec 14, 2007
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    kb38758 Newbie

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    Ok,
    From the "Start" menu choose "Run".
    Type in "msconfig" and click "OK".
    Choose "Services"
    Uncheck "McAfee System Guards"
    Apply/Save then Restart computer.
    When a notice that your system is not fully protected appears, double click it to open Security Center.
    Choose "Ignore"
    Close Security Center.
    The problem child of McAfee, SystemGuard, is disabled.

    If you have any Safety tips for children, please post at our new safety forum.
    BrassardSecurity.com

    Good Luck !!!
     
    kb38758, Dec 30, 2007
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