I get a pop up from McAfee "Alert:McAfee anti-Virus Notice" how do I stop it?

Anonymous
2020-05-18T20:42:02+00:00

"Alert:McAfee anti-Virus Notice" how do I stop it?

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Anonymous
2021-04-29T17:21:34+00:00

My wife's computer had the same problem.  I fixed it by clicking on the 3 dots on the "pop-up" and options came up to turn off all notifications in Microsoft Edge, when I did that the "pop-up's" stopped.

Hope it helps you.

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Drew - 810 Reputation points
2023-10-31T00:17:01+00:00

1st thing is to completely remove McAfee if it is in the system/machine. See below*.

Are you using Windows Defender or do you, actually have McAfee installed? You should be using Windows Defender so, either way follow the following recommendations:

  1. In the OS Settings search box type Pop-ups and hit Block or allow pop-ups
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That will give you the following window. Check, Turn on pop-up blocker & hit OK
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  1. In Edge Settings under Cookies & site permissions make sure the 2 things indicated are set to Blocked
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    *3. Employ the McAfee Removal Tool - Download McAfee Removal Tool (MCPR) - MajorGeeks

And/OR

  1. Employ The Revo Uninstaller Tool (Use the one on the left, Revo Uninstaller Freeware) - Download Revo Uninstaller Freeware - Free and Full Download
  2. (Now) Window Defender Security runs by default if & when no 3rd Party security programme or software is in the OS, at all.

Cheers,
Drew![Image](https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/9da31e64-1c61-4635-b15d-d04212b0463d?platform=QnA

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-18T20:49:08+00:00

    Hi there,

    This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you.

    Can you please provide a screenshot of it so we can examine it. Furthermore, you may check this link from Mcafee to identify what is a legit Mcafee pop-up compared to those unwanted pop-ups.

    I hope the information I provided will help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

    Thanks,

    Wilfred P.

    Independent Advisor

    Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-08-11T07:31:22+00:00

    Hi,

    I have changed all the relevant settings to stop Pop Ups but still hourly receive McAfee pop ups like this.

    How I can stop this stuff.

    I have uninstalled the McAfee software and have installed other Virus software but I continually get these pop ups. I know that I can stop them on my Mac.

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  3. _AW_ 69,411 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2021-08-11T07:39:55+00:00

    This appears to be a push notification.

    To disable the notifications:

    If you use Microsoft Edge, refer to https://www.lifewire.com/manage-notifications-in-microsoft-edge-5104663

    For all other browsers, refer to https://www.lifewire.com/manage-push-notifications-in-your-browser-4050414

    note: instructions for Edge at this link are irrelevant as they refer to Edge Legacy

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