Re: question re: free a/v software

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On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:04:29 -0400, D. wrote:

i did it ! dumped mcafee for avast .

Congratulations!
If you're experiencing difficulties with completely removing McAfee try
this:
Removal tools for recent Mcafee products:-
Request assistance from here:
http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/
or download and run:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/McAfee_Consumer_Product_Removal_Tool_d5420.html
or
http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=107083&lc=1033&partner=10005&type=TS
or
Download and run the McAfee Removal tool:
https://us.mcafee.com/root/MCPR2.exe
If you receive a security alert, click Yes.
Click Save to download the file to a location on your computer.
Navigate to the location where the file was saved.
Ensure all McAfee application windows are closed.
Double-click MCPR2.exe to run the removal tool.
Note: Windows Vista users must right-click and select Run as Administrator.
Restart your computer when prompted. Your McAfee products will not be fully
removed until you restart.
All McAfee products are now removed from your computer.'
.

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