: The Windows uninstaller often fails partially. Do not reboot yet.
Microsoft provides a diagnostic tool: – not for removal but confirms no McAfee drivers are active. Alternatively, use Autoruns from Sysinternals → search for mc or mcafee under Drivers and Services.
Before digging into deep system settings, use the standard Windows uninstaller to remove the bulk of the application.
⚠️ Do not use third-party “uninstaller” tools — they often fail with McAfee.