Alternatively reconnect the ethernet cable. Press and to turn your wireless on (just in some systems depending how you've configured your function keys, other systems have a wireless switch on the side of the computer).
Look for any McAfee programs and also look for any toolbars and unwanted programs these are unfortunately pre-bundled in third party software and users install them unknowingly. Select Computer at the top and then Uninstall or change a program.Ī list of your unistalled programs will now display. Alternatively disconnect the ethernet cable.Ĭlose down all programs and go to the Desktop (if you are on the Start Screen press and ) and start Windows Explorer.
To stay Offline via this procedure press and to turn your wireless off (just in some systems depending how you've configured your function keys, other systems have a wireless switch on the side of the computer). Note: this process applies to uninstalling most McAfee products.
Here I will tell you how to uninstall the free McAfee trial that comes with your computer. This anti-virus program can cause many problems with your computer, and many of you prefer to use a different anti-virus program. It'll actually be faster to clean install Windows 8.1 than download and apply all the updates via Windows Update and the Store. Many computers come with a free trial of McAfee anti-virus. Clean installation of Windows 8.1 is recommended due to the awkward deployment of Windows 8.1 via the Microsoft Store resulting in dreadful system performance. Special notes for Windows 8.0 Factory settings, these factory settings should be considered as a write off.
Download WSUS Offline Update, including IE11, Silverlight, Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows 7), Microsoft.Net, Windows Live Essentials 2012.Theres a few recommended downloads which should ideally be ran from a patched computer…Īs you are likely following this guide after a restore from Dell Windows 7 or 8.1 Factory Settings, its a good idea to download the McAfee Removal Tool and WSUS Offline Updates (do not apply the WSUS Offline Updates until McAfee is removed) on another computer. Part 1: Downloading McAfee Removal Tool and WSUS Offline Update on Another Computer