迈克菲(McAfee)仍然是世界领先的互联网安全解决方案。尽管如此,由于其创始人很奇怪,加上难以摆脱的旧名声,它并不总是拥有最好的声誉。如果您确定迈克菲(McAfee)不适合您,则需要了解如何在Mac上完全卸载(Mac)迈克菲(McAfee)。
不幸的是,在Mac上卸载McAfee并不像将其拖到“废纸篓”(Trash)文件夹中那么简单,尽管离“废纸篓”文件夹也不算太远。您需要确保删除McAfee的所有组件并避免留下任何痕迹。
要从Mac(Mac)上完全删除迈克菲(McAfee),请按照以下步骤操作。

使用迈克菲卸载程序
在Mac上卸载McAfee 的(McAfee)最简单方法是从“应用程序”文件夹(Applications folder)运行McAfee删除工具。此工具会自动从您的Mac中删除(Mac)McAfee的所有组件,包括防火墙、浏览器扩展和后台进程。
- 要从MacBook(MacBook)中删除McAfee,请打开Finder并首先选择“应用程序”(Applications)文件夹。
- 在“应用程序”(Applications)文件夹中,找到并双击McAfee Uninstaller应用程序以开始运行它。根据您使用的McAfee版本,其名称会略有不同。

- 按继续继续。

- 出现提示时,输入您的管理员密码,然后按“确定”。
- 按照屏幕上的说明完成删除过程并留出时间让它结束。

- 在按“继续”(Continue)之前,请确认您要删除任何其他McAfee产品。
- 该过程完成后,单击“完成”(Click Finish)退出卸载程序。

您的Mac现在应该重新启动。重新启动后,McAfee应被删除 - 您可以通过菜单或检查“应用程序”(Applications)文件夹来仔细检查这一点。
手动删除剩余的 McAfee 文件(Leftover McAfee Files)和文件夹
McAfee提供的卸载程序工具应将其从您的Mac中删除。但是,如果它没有完全删除它,或者您遇到问题,您将需要清理并删除迈克菲(McAfee)留下的剩余文件和文件夹。
但是,您需要小心执行此操作。避免(Avoid)删除任何您不确定的内容 - 删除错误的系统文件或文件夹可能会导致系统不稳定,只有重置Mac才能修复。要手动删除剩余的McAfee文件和文件夹,请按照以下步骤操作。
- 打开Finder应用程序并选择“应用程序”(Applications)文件夹。仔细检查应用程序(Applications)
中是否仍然没有与 McAfee 相关的应用程序。如果有,请手动选择并将它们拖到“垃圾箱”(Trash)(或“Bin ”)文件夹中。

- (Empty)右键单击垃圾箱并选择清空垃圾箱,清空垃圾箱(Empty Trash)。

- 接下来,按Finder菜单栏上的Go > Go文件夹。

- 输入 /Library 并按 Enter 键。

- 在“库”(Library)文件夹中,查找名称中包含McAfee 的任何文件夹或文件,并将它们拖到(McAfee)“废纸篓”(Trash)文件夹中。一些示例包括(尽管这不是详尽的列表):
- /库/应用程序支持/McAfee
- /Library/LaunchAgents/com.mcafee.menulet.plist
- /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.mcafee.ssm.ScanManager.plist
- 接下来,按Go > Go to Folder,输入~/Library(前面有波浪号),然后按(tilde symbol)Enter。这将带您进入用户库文件夹,您可能会在其中找到更多与 McAfee 相关的项目。

- (Search)在以下子文件夹中
搜索任何与 McAfee 相关的文件和文件夹:
- 〜/库/缓存
- 〜/库/首选项
- 〜/库/保存的应用程序状态
- 如果您找到McAfee文件夹,请将其移至“废纸篓”(Trash)文件夹。
- 完成该过程后,右键单击“废纸篓”文件夹并选择(Trash)“清空废纸篓”(Empty Trash) ,再次清空该文件夹。

- 完成后,重新启动Mac。
执行这些步骤后,您应该已从Mac上删除了(Mac)McAfee的所有痕迹。
排除McAfee 卸载问题(McAfee Uninstallation Issues)
有时,您在Mac上卸载迈克菲(McAfee)时可能会遇到问题。例如,您可能会看到一条错误消息,指出您无权访问某些项目,或者卸载程序找不到McAfee软件。
以下是这些问题的一些可能原因和解决方法。
- 您没有Mac的管理员权限。要卸载迈克菲(McAfee),您需要输入管理员密码(enter your administrator password)并向卸载程序授予权限。确保(Make)您以管理员身份登录,否则 macOS 将阻止您删除该应用程序。
- 您的Mac(Mac)上安装了其他迈克菲(McAfee)产品。如果您的Mac(Mac)上有多个McAfee产品(例如McAfee Total Protection或McAfee WebAdvisor),则需要先单独卸载它们,然后再卸载McAfee Internet Security。为此,请对每个产品执行与上述相同的步骤,或使用第三方删除工具(third-party removal tool)一次性删除它们。
- 您有以前安装的McAfee中剩余的文件或文件夹。有时,迈克菲(McAfee)可能会留下一些文件或文件夹,导致卸载程序无法正常工作。要解决此问题,请从Mac中手动删除这些项目。按照(Follow)上述第二种方法中的步骤操作,从“库”文件夹和子文件夹中找到并删除任何与McAfee相关的项目。
如果您仍然遇到问题,您可能需要联系 McAfee 客户支持(contact McAfee customer support)以获得进一步帮助。如果您已付费购买可为您提供实时支持的
McAfee订阅,则建议您这样做。
成功从Mac(Your Mac)中删除McAfee
从Mac上卸载McAfee并不是一项艰巨的任务,但需要花费一些时间。如果您已按照上述步骤操作,则应该能够手动或使用内置删除工具完全删除McAfee 。如果您需要的话,
还有更好的 Mac 防病毒软件。(better Mac antiviruses)
您是否仍(Are)受困于像Avast这样的另一家防病毒提供商,而您正在努力将其删除?您始终可以从 Mac 上卸载 Avast(uninstall Avast from your Mac),但与McAfee一样,删除它时请务必小心,因为您需要确保不会留下任何组件。
How to Completely Uninstall McAfee on Your Mac
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Unfortunately, uninstalling McAfee on your Mac isn’t as simple as dragging it to the Trash folder—although it isn’t too far from it. You’ll need to make sure that you remove all of the components of McAfee and avoid leaving any traces behind.
To remove McAfee from your Mac completely, follow the steps below.

Using the McAfee Uninstaller
The easiest way to uninstall McAfee on your Mac is to run the McAfee removal tool from the Applications folder. This tool should automatically remove all the components of McAfee from your Mac, including the firewall, the browser extensions, and the background processes.
- To remove McAfee from your MacBook, open Finder and select the Applications folder first.
- In the Applications folder, locate and double-click the McAfee Uninstaller app to begin running it. This will be named slightly differently, depending on the version of McAfee you’re using.

- Press Continue to proceed.

- When prompted, type your administrator password in and press OK.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the removal process and allow time for it to end.

- Confirm that you want to remove any additional McAfee products before pressing Continue.
- Click Finish to exit the uninstaller once the process is complete.

Your Mac should now restart. After it reboots, McAfee should be removed—you can double-check this via the menu or by checking the Applications folder.
Manually Removing Leftover McAfee Files and Folders
The uninstaller tool provided by McAfee should remove it from your Mac. However, if it doesn’t remove it entirely, or if you encounter problems with it, you’ll need to mop up and remove the remaining leftover files and folders McAfee has left behind.
You’ll need to be careful doing this, however. Avoid removing anything you’re unsure about—removing the wrong system file or folder could cause system instability that only resetting your Mac can fix. To manually remove leftover McAfee files and folders, follow these steps.
- Open the Finder app and select the Applications folder.
Double-check that there are no McAfee-related applications still in Applications. If there are, select and drag them into the Trash (or Bin) folder manually.

- Empty the trash bin by right-clicking on it and selecting Empty Trash.

- Next, press Go > Go to Folder on the Finder menu bar.

- Type in /Library and press Enter.

- In the Library folder, look for any folders or files that contain McAfee in their names and drag them to the Trash folder. Some examples include (although this isn’t an exhaustive list):
- /Library/Application Support/McAfee
- /Library/LaunchAgents/com.mcafee.menulet.plist
- /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.mcafee.ssm.ScanManager.plist
- Next, press Go > Go to Folder, type ~/Library (with the tilde symbol before it) and press Enter. This will take you to your user library folder, where you might find some more McAfee-related items.

- Search through the following sub-folders for any McAfee-related files and folders:
- ~/Library/Caches
- ~/Library/Preferences
- ~/Library/Saved Application State
- If you locate a McAfee folder, move it to the Trash folder.
- When you’ve finished the process, empty the Trash folder again by right-clicking it and selecting Empty Trash.

- Once you’ve finished, restart your Mac.
After following these steps, you should have removed all the traces of McAfee from your Mac.
Troubleshooting McAfee Uninstallation Issues
Sometimes, you might encounter problems when uninstalling McAfee on your Mac. For example, you might see an error message saying that you don’t have permission to access some items or that the uninstaller can’t find the McAfee software.
Here are some possible causes and fixes for these issues.
- You don’t have administrator privileges on your Mac. To uninstall McAfee, you’ll need to enter your administrator password and grant permission to the uninstaller. Make sure that you are logged in as an administrator or macOS will block you from removing the application.
- You have other McAfee products installed on your Mac. If you have more than one McAfee product on your Mac, such as McAfee Total Protection or McAfee WebAdvisor, you’ll need to uninstall them separately before uninstalling McAfee Internet Security. To do this, follow the same steps as above for each product, or use a third-party removal tool to remove them all at once.
- You have leftover files or folders from a previous installation of McAfee. Sometimes, McAfee might leave behind some files or folders that prevent the uninstaller from working properly. To fix this, manually delete these items from your Mac. Follow the steps in the second method above to locate and remove any McAfee-related items from your Library folder and subfolders.
If you’re still having problems, you may need to contact McAfee customer support for further assistance. This is recommended if you’ve paid for a McAfee subscription that provides you with real-time support.
Successfully Removing McAfee from Your Mac
Uninstalling McAfee from your Mac isn’t a difficult task, but it will require a bit of your time. If you’ve followed the steps above, you should be able to remove McAfee completely manually or by using the built-in removal tool. There are better Mac antiviruses out there—if you need one, that is.
Are you stuck with another antivirus provider like Avast that you’re struggling to remove? You can always uninstall Avast from your Mac, but, like McAfee, take care as you remove it, as you’ll need to ensure you don’t leave any components behind.