As a Mac user, you may have installed McAfee antivirus software to protect your computer from various security threats. However, there may come a time when you no longer need its services and want to uninstall it from your system.

Uninstalling McAfee from a Mac can be a bit tricky, and it is important to do it safely to prevent any damage. In this article, we will guide you on how to uninstall McAfee from your Mac safely.

Step 1: Stop McAfee Processes

Before you start the uninstallation process, you need to stop all McAfee processes running on your Mac. To do this, click on the Apple menu and select “Force Quit.” A pop-up window will appear with a list of running applications. Select all McAfee processes and click on “Force Quit.”

Step 2: Open the Applications Folder

Go to the “Applications” folder on your Mac and locate the “McAfee” folder. Inside this folder, you will find all the McAfee applications installed on your Mac.

Step 3: Uninstall McAfee Applications

To uninstall McAfee applications, simply drag them from the “McAfee” folder to the “Trash” folder on your Dock. It is important to note that certain McAfee applications may have their own uninstaller, which you may need to use to completely remove them from your system.

Step 4: Remove Leftover Files

Once you have uninstalled McAfee applications, there may still be leftover files and folders that need to be removed to free up space on your hard drive. To do this, go to the “Library” folder on your Mac and locate the “Application Support” folder. Inside this folder, you will find the “McAfee” folder. Delete this folder to remove any leftover files related to McAfee from your Mac.

Step 5: Restart Your Mac

After you have completed the uninstallation process, it is important to restart your Mac to ensure all changes take effect. This will also help to free up any resources that were previously being used by McAfee applications.