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kingoffb
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internet security was showing msg "turn real time scanning on"

friends ! i had installed mcafee internet security, after installation it was poping msg "turn real time scanning on"while i was making it on again and again...then i restarted my pc i found my antivirus uninstalled(it was an licenced version), pls help what to do ??

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Peacekeeper
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Re: internet security was showing msg "turn real time scanning on"

Now That is a new 1 either the install was corrupted or malware is afoot.

I assume you did not uninstall it so first clear Mcafee fully make sure first it is gone from the Programs and features list in Control panel.

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How to uninstall or reinstall supported McAfee products using the Consumer Products Removal tool (MC...

Then run several of the free scanner tools here

With getsusp add your emaill info to its preferences so McAfee can update you. This program sends anything new or unknown to McAfee for analysis.

With malwarebytes use the free version not the premium trial and try adwcleaner as well.

Then try a reinstall from your account after you clean up all internet and windows temp files.

exbrit
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Re: internet security was showing msg "turn real time scanning on"

Moved this to the General Discussion area - Moderator

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