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    Removing Mcaffee

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Knobby, Apr 19, 2004.

  1. Knobby

    Knobby Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would LOVE to remove Mcaffee completely from my computer, but somehow it won't let me. Does it have a "will to live" or what??? Anyone have any suggestions?
     
    Knobby, Apr 19, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Does it just fail when using the add/remove programs tool?

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    Brian, Apr 20, 2004
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  3. Knobby

    Knobby Notebook Enthusiast

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    It just says that I have to close it before I can delete it, but it's always running somehow. I've tried every way I can think of to shut it down; ctrl,alt,del etc. but nothing works..... very frustrating[ :(!]
     
    Knobby, Apr 21, 2004
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Did you try booting in safe mode?

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    Brian, Apr 21, 2004
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    Slat Notebook Evangelist

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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    Slat, Apr 21, 2004
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  6. Knobby

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    WHOOO-HOOO! Got that booger! MS-Config did the trick. Thanks for the tip.
     
    Knobby, Apr 21, 2004
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