When I downloaded and installed McAfee Virus scan, firewall, etc. I could no longer get into my yahoo mail.  When I try to uninstall it, it says only the Administrator can uninstall it.  I AM the Administrator.  What gives?
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Try this program, it is a free trial and works really good for stubborn programs:\nhttp://www.download.com/3000-2096-10143715.html
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You should be able to delete it. I would suggest going to the McAfee help page online and see if there is a removal tool.  \nE
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yes there is a way, im not really sure of it myself but i know the basics. \n\nwith your ip the person can port scan your system and find any open ports and attempt to mass send you a script ( you can also call it a worm)\n\nand with that script he can either setup ftp on your system where he can download or delete files or install other trojans to take over your system. the best thing for you to do is install a firewall some known good ones are: Norton Internet Security, Zone Alarm , Outpost Personal Firewall. just see what you can find. and with a firewall configured right, you should be alright.\n\nas far as your email, what makes you think the person hacked it? just incase i dont see this again, you can email me at: sarmenhb@yahoo.com and tell me about it, and i will be able to help you.\n\nOne more thing:\n----------------------\n\nRemember that one virus called MBlast?\nwell, it was a virus that did just that, it would automatically scan through a wide range of ip addresses from many ISP's and send out packets to them and automatically execute the worm viruses at an instant. I remember when i got it, i formated the computer and got happy that the virus was gone, and the second i connected to the internet, i was infected just like that witout opening any program or browsing through the internet. it was funny untill i figured out how to get rid of it.
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If you're a Comcast user, they provide the entire suite of McAfee for free.  The McAfee includes a firewall.  The latest version of McAfee is a memory hog like Norton.  I've been using ZoneAlarm for a long time and haven't had any problems.  You can install a router which will provide a firewall also.
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McShield.exe is a part of the McAfee Internet Security suite that scans for viruses.  However, some viruses or spyware use legitimate names to disguise themselves.  If you attempt to remove the wrong file, you could damage your system.  Therefore, I suggest you contact McAfee and let them assist you. There's a "contact us" link on the upper right of the screen:\n\nhttp://www.mcafee.com/us/\n\nplrr
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If McAfee partially installed and then Norton was installed, the programs may be conflicting. Look in Add/Remove programs and see if there is anything there with McAfee, and uninstall it. Part of the McAfee install may still be trying to run. Click Start, Run, msconfig, and look in the startup section for anything McAfee and uncheck it. If this doesn't work, Run Chkdsk and Defrag your drive.\nI have used Norton for 5 years and nothing has gotten by it yet.
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Yes my computer became f*****g slow . No applications worked . I had to remove this damn thing ang then only everything returned to normal . I suggest you install AVG or Kaspersky but not the damn Mcafee
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control panel---administrator tools--services\n\nlook for any symatec or norton service running, stop it and disable, Norton AV is notorious for bad uninstalls, sometimes you have to manually delete the diretcory, the registry entries ect.. there is some freeware Norton installers on Cnet if I recall correctly. personally your gonna replace one bad program with another, McAfee not much better.\n\n\n\nget the following, all are free for a safe surfing experience,\n\n\nANTI VIRAL\n\nAVG (free) http://free.grisoft.com/\n\n\nFIREWALL \n\nZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp\n\nWEB BROWSER - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firebird\n\nEMAIL  use thunderbird. It has a good built in spam filter and learns when you teach it. http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird\n\nSPYWARE\n\n http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/\n\n http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html \n\n\nand if you have a wireless router follow these tips,\n\n\n1. Use WPA encryption (WPA-PSK) it's less crackable then WEP.\n\n2. Make a passphrase that is upper & lower case and has some numbers thrown in there as well, again harder to crack.\nsome like mAkE1t5eCurE0rel53 and as long as possible.\n\n3. Use MAC access control so only you or authorized PC's can connect (even if you do have encryption turned on)\n\n4. Turn off DHCP use static addresses.\n\n5. Turn off SSID (and change it) unless your card really needs it (some do)\n\n6. Change username/password of access unit front end\n\n7. Ensure you have the usual firewall enabled on your PC.\n\n8. Paranoia rules, turn WLAN off if your not using it :)\n\none last tip\ncontrol panel---administrator tools--services--messenger\n\nright clik on it\nstop the service\nthen disable it\nsave changes
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I am assuming that when you say you have unistalled this program that you did it through Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs>Remove and that you waited for the message "Yahoo Messenger has been removed from your computer".\nIf you have done this, there could be files let over that are are preventing your re-install.\nFrom Start menu, click on Search and type 'yahoo messenger' and delete any files that look as though they belong in this category ie they mention Yahoo Messenger in the file name.Try re-insalling Yahoo Messenger.\nIf you get a program like CC Cleaner (Crap Cleaner) it will do all the housework for you!\nDon't let the technology win!!\nGood luck.
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There is nothing much you can do. Just keep your firewall enabled as this filters out much of the crap from internet and gives you some level of protection from hackers. Always keep your antivirus up todate. This happens automatically when you're online as the anti-virus software will prompt you that updates are available and if you want to download it. Make sure you always do this. Same for anti-spyware software. Scan your system every week. Not sure about Mcafee but with most antivirus software you can schedule a system scan whereby it will automatically do the full system scan for you. Always download windows updates as they turn to patch problems within your system. Never open Email attachment if they have double extensions e.g software.doc.exe, or end with the following extension : .exe,.dll,.pif,.bat,.zip,.rar,.ace. \n\nif you have any other questions I would be glad to help you.\n\ncontact : hybridron@yahoo.com\n\nHope this helps
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Yahoo Mail uses virus scanning software to scan your Yahoo email for viruses.  It's not something you can download.  Yahoo also has "Yahoo Anti-Spy" built into their Yahoo Toolbar, which will scan your system for spyware.
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I got the same thing when I first downloaded yahoo's security system ?  I just deleted it from the yahoo security itself.  I think it came with the program anyway!  You could always do a system restore if you find you think you need it!  Peace!
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I would start by doing a complete uninstall first.\n\nuninstall yahoo completely. Just deleting it wont uninstall it all.\n\nalso go to your registry and delete any yahoo references. If you don't know how to do that you need to ask another question.\nBut you can access the registery by going to start/run and type in regedit.  but be careful you dont screw it up.\n\nthen try again with a new fresh install.
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disable your virus scanner, and probably need to restart outlook express. try sending the mail to the person again.\nif it still doesn't work, i suggest your use free-mail service like yahoo mail if you desperately need to get your message across. i rely on yahoo much more than the mail i use at my office. \n\nanyway good luck.\n\nPS if your virus scanner is still causing problems uninstall it and install a proper one such as, Norton AntiVirus(Internet security) or something i use my self McAfee Internet security (this one is much lighter compare to Norton. Norton feeds on the system memory like a vampire).
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yes, download a superdat at : \n\nhttp://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/updates/superdat_download.asp
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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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My suggestion is to reinstall McAffee, and then perform the uninstall from Add/Remove Programs again.  That's the best you can do - that will be the easiest and most thorough.\n\nIf you want to get deeper, then the issue is taht something called "shredder" in the McAffee program still has "hooks" in the registry.  The only way to get rid of this is with a registry editor (or you can use the regedit command at the command prompt, and wade through files until you actually delete all of the McAffee hooks).  That's a little dangerous for someone who doesn't know computers.\n\nAgain, I strongly recommend reinstalling the McAffee program, then deleting it using Add/Remove Programs in Windows.\n\nIf that doesn't help, you need to consider finding some help with the PC in the area of registry editing.