Uninstalling Other Anti-virus Programs from a Windows Computer

Some programs conflict with McAfee VirusScan. If your computer has other anti-virus software, you should uninstall that program before installing the UD-customized version of McAfee VirusScan. Other common anti-virus programs include—but are not limited to—the following:

• Any pre-installed McAfee product (NOTE: You should remove McAfee copies that are from sources other than the University of Delaware. For example, a promotional copy that came with your computer, a copy that you purchased with a retail license, or a copy from a previous school or employer.)
• avast
• AVG Anti-Virus
• BitDefender
• Bullguard
• eTrust
• F-secure
• Kaspersky Antivirus
• Norton Antivirus or Internet Security
• Panda Antivirus
• PC-cillin
• Trend Micro's HouseCall

Uninstalling programs on a Windows 8 computer

1. Right-click the Start button.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Programs and Features.
4. Click to highlight the name of the program you want to uninstall.
5. At the top of the window, click Uninstall.
6. After the program is uninstalled, if necessary, highlight the name of any additional program you want to uninstall.
7. Click Uninstall.
8. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all programs you want to remove have been uninstalled.
9. When you finish uninstalling programs, close the Programs and Features dialog box.
10. If prompted, restart your computer.

Uninstalling programs on a Windows 7 or Vista computer

1. Click the Start button.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Programs.
4. Click Programs and Features.
5. Click to highlight the name of the program you want to uninstall.
6. At the top of the window, click Uninstall.
7. After the program is uninstalled, if necessary, highlight the name of any additional program you want to uninstall.
8. Click Uninstall.
9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all programs you want to remove have been uninstalled.
10. When you finish removing programs, close the Programs and Features window.
11. If prompted, restart your computer.