I had downloaded the McAffee Virus program,. never did register it, then decided I didn't want it, so I deleted it, now the box that says McAffee Product box will not go away. It won't allow me to shut my computer down nor restart my computer. In that box there is no close buttons-no buttons at all in the upper right corner. Please help me?
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You need to uninstall it from your computer (Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs).  If you don't see it you will need to first reinstall the software and then uninstall it.  Uninstalling a piece of software safely removes any registry entries from the computer so that it won't cause problems.
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Sometimes the add/remove programs doesn't delete it all.  You could have remnants of files (called orphan files) left behind.\n\n1. Select Start -> Search -> All files and folders\n2. Type in "mcafee" without the quotes\n3. In the drop down menu select My Computer\n4. Under Advanced Options, make sure you check mark the first three items: Search hidden files and folders; Search system folders; Search subfolders\n5. Run the search (it could take several minutes)\n6. Highlight and then delete any file or folder found by the search\n7. Reboot.  You should be good to go.
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if it's error message system32/service.exe it sounds like a registry issue, if so you need this free download\n\nhttp://mcafee-security.com/fixregistry_errors.htm\n\nIf that doesn't work then this link should help fix it. \n\nhttp://forums.kisland.com/read.php?f=4&i=863&t=673\n\ngood luck!
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I had the same problem w/McAfee Internet Security Suite...I spent several unsuccessful wasted hours with that challenge.  Finally, McAfee technical support admitted that the installation disk I bought had a corrupt spyware file.  Instead of reimbursing me for my troubles---they emailed a 'complete uninstall from registry program' which did not work.  \n\nTo make a long story short, I had to completely reformat my harddrive and completely reinstall my entire system to remove the McAfee Internet Security Suite from my system.  \n\nThat incident left a bad feeling regarding Symantec Norton / McAfee Internet Security Suite.\n\nGood Luck
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McAffee is a tricky program I don't like it. Get Avast if you want a good AV.\n\nAnyway, about WMP, just get WMP 11. Final version is out, so WMP will not be supported any more. V. 11 is A LOT better. You'll love it. Betas 1 & 2 were AWFUL, true, but this final version is really good. Finally....... \n\nAND, get also Vlc Media player. Will play anything WMP won't. I love the new WMP 11, but VLC comes to my rescue a lot of times...  http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
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i've had programs like that. bring up your task manager and look for the program running. find it and close it. once closed you should be able to delete it. if not, copy or move it somewhere else on your drive like my docs or somethnig. next time your computer starts the prog won;t be there and it won;t run. then you can delete.
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I've stopped updating my McAfee Anti-Virus.\nIf you are cheap (like me) there is a good anti-virus\nprogram called AVG from Grisoft that is free for\npersonal use.\n\nYou can download it here (link near bottom of page):\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freewe...\n\nBefore you install this program be sure to UNINSTALL\nany other anti-virus program that you currently have\ninstalled. Anti-virus programs don't play well\ntogether so you should have only one anti-virus\nprogram installed at any given time.\n\nZone Alarm is a FREE firewall program that provides good protection.  \n\nYou can download it here:\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com/store/...\n\nWhen you install Zone Alarm you will be prompted to\nchoose the free trial to Zone Alarm Pro or just Zone\nAlarm, choose the Zone Alarm (just the firewall)\nbecause it's free. Zone Alarm monitors incoming and\noutgoing transmissions. It will take a little effort\nto get the settings up and running but it's easy and\nworth the time.\n\nAlong with scanning for viruses stopping spyware is important too.  \nThere are 3 good FREE programs that are effective at dealing with spyware, Ad-aware SE Personal 1.05 (removes spyware), Spybot Search & Destroy (blocks and removes spyware), Spyware Blaster 3.2 (blocks spyware). I have all 3 of these programs installed on my PC and they work well together without any conflicts. After these programs are installed they need to be updated on a regular basis to be effective. These programs will have to be manually updated.\n\nYou can download Ad-aware SE Personal 1.05 here (click on "Download Now" near top left of page):\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Awa...\n\nAd-aware SE Personal 1.05 will scan your PC and\nidentify spyware that should be removed. Ad-aware\ndefinition files are updated about once a week.\n\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.safer- etworking.org/en/mirrors/index...\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy will "Check for Problems"\n(scan) your PC for spyware that should be removed.\nBe sure to use the "Immunize" feature that blocks\nknown spyware from getting onto your PC. Spybot\nSearch and Destroy detection files are updated about\nonce a month.\nAfter you update Spybot Search and Destroy each month be sure to "immunize" your PC so that the updated spyware threats will be blocked.\n\n\n\nSpyware Blaster 3.2 can be downloaded here:\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.co...\n\nAfter the program is installed be sure to click on\n"Enable All Protection" so the program blocks spyware.\nDetection files are updated about once a month. After updates are installed each month be sure to click on "Enable All Protection" again so the updated detection files are applied.\n\n\nYou may also want to use Mozilla Firefox 1.07 as your\nprimary web browser. Firefox is an excellent program,\nand I have been using it for several months now.\nFirefox has fewer security flaws than Internet\nExplorer. You will still need to use Internet\nExplorer to download Microsoft updates.\nYou can download Firefox here:\nhttp://www.mozilla.org/product...\n\n\nBe sure you have all the critical updates from\nMicrosoft for Windows and Internet Explorer.\nOpen Internet Explorer, click on "Tools" and select\n"Windows Update".
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Hello,\nDo u have a spy ware and virus program already?If not then go to \ndownload.com and type in (ad ware SE) this is for spy ware,note:do the up dates on it first,then click on full scan be for u run it.virus:go to zdnet.com type in (avg) same thing on it do the up dates.U can have many spy ware programs no problem.But only 1 virus program they will cause problems.U will not know if u have anything till u run the programs,the spy ware/virus will cause u to loose the web or not get on at all.It can even slow u down or shut u down too.The programs I have told u about are on the top ten.every PC I work on I have add these too.Please feel free to email me back if u need more help.(fishfrmn1971@yahoo.com)
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Hello!\n\nI understand your concern and your problem. I am a computer technician so I deal with these problems all the time.\n\nChances are, McAfee can't remove the viruses for two reasons. First, the viruses may be currently running in memory. It cannot delete files that are running in memory. Second, McAfee is probably the worst antivirus protection you can buy. Sorry to tell you that, but it's true. I recommend Symantec (http://www.symentec.com/) or NOD32 (http://nod32.com and this is the best in the industry).\n\nOne method of removing the viruses  is to start the computer in SAFE Mode. To do this, restart the computer. As soon as the computer starts to boot (i.e. you see a logo screen) press the F8 key repeatedly. Then run your virus scan and see what happens. In SAFE mode, not everything loads, so you should be able to delete some (if not all) of the viruses.\n\nLet me know if that works or if you need more help. You can e-mail me at b_savage@pacific.edu if you have any questions or would like further assistance.\n\nBrandon Savage
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Sounds like McAfee let some spyware past it great SUCKurity or the machine was infected before you installed the bloated McAfee product. Try SPYBOT, ADAWARE, and WINDOWS DEFENDER to clense your system. Trash the McAfee and use AVG or Avast for virus protection and spyware blaster for spyware protection. unload the windows defender before you install spyware blaster.
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Sure thing \nComputer Associates offers one year free trials of their antivirus software.\nAs other companies sell their software for a years subscription, they are essentially giving it out.\nYou will likely see a good number of people suggesting a myriad of software titles, but CA has a direct partnership with Microsoft, meaning that of all the other companies out there, they are the only ones who really have an idea of what your registry should look like after malware has been removed. \nThere are many titles out there that can get rid of spyware and viruses but from what Ive seen (and Ive tested most of them) CA is the only one that won't leave your system crippled if a virus has embedded itself.\nI have uninstalled Mcafee and Symantic products from customers machines, and installed CA to discover up to 30 virus infected files that had previously been missed.\nAs for spyware specifically, Ive tested and found Windows defender to do a fairly good job. (See second link)\nKeep in mind again that as it is from Microsoft  if any settings are goofed Microsoft does support it.\n\nIn this day and age one has to be carefull of the "anti-spyware" software that they choose.  I have on many occasions found companies which make "antispyware" embedding adware themselves as well as selling e-mail addresses.  They are like bad mechanics.  \n "Yup your brake pads were bad because the rotors were worn"  *clunks with wrench*  (visable dent) "See?"\n\n"You need us ...see all the adware we found!" (inprocess server downloads adware to display) "see?"\n\nIve seen that junk all too often.
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Try doing a de- fragmentation. Then go and clear all the temporary Internet files out. You may find that you have a spy ware programme on your comp. Do a spy ware check with yahoo Anti spy. It may help. I have a registry cleaner on mine and that takes a lot of disused stuff out as well. McAfee should have stopped any viruses, worms or trojans So I cant see it being that.
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they have pushed it back several times. I suggest you get a mac.  much easier and you will not get viruses.
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McShield.dll is a McAffee file. Not sure about the other one.
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go to download.com\nthen download adadware\nthen spybot search and destroy\ncounterspy\nand mcafee antivirus\nrun scans with all of them
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Yes,that old worms been doing the rounds for quite some time now.I picked it up a few times downloading stuff.McAfee always stops it though.You can get 90 days free mcafee virus control on http://www.microsoftupdates.com/ .Theres also a free 30 day one at http://www.pctools.com/antivirus/ . Or free to keep virus progs at http://techsupportalert.com/
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I had this once and it was a virus. I don't remember the name though. It was a pretty easy fix once I found out what it was.  Look it up on the MacAffee site.