Removing McAfee Security Scan Plus

Somehow downloaded McAfee Security Scan Plus and want to remove it. Does not show up in Control Panel's "uninstall" window. Went into McAfee program in Start menu, clicked on uninstall and saw that "Uninstall,exe" could not be found. Any ideas on how to remove?
 
Run this and then check the following registry entries.

The System Configuration Utility displays items that start with your computer. These items are generally located in one of two areas. The registry or in Common Startup.

Should you decide to prevent specific items from starting up you can uncheck them in the System Configuration Utility. Though this method is fine it is ultimately best to remove them from the source. To access the common registry locations of these items take a look in the following areas:

Note : Open the Registry Editor by clicking the Start button , typing regedit into the Search box, and then pressing ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

If you have disabled items in the System Configuration Utility and would like to remove them from the registry also they can be found in one of the following locations:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SharedTools\MSConfig\startupfolder

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shared Tools\MSConfig\startupreg
 
I already disabled it through the msconfig command. But there is a shortcut on my desktop (I know that can easily be removed), and I want to just get it off of my computer altogether:mad: I went into the registry as you suggested and removed the file from the startup folder, but the program is still on my computer. Not sure what steps to actually take to remove it.
 
OK, now I have a more serious issue. I have lost my wireless internet capability. This happened before and you helped me fix it, using the "sfc/scannow" process. I did that, restored chipset drivers and still no access. I do remember that after the scan, it found an issue. Now when I tried to open the cbs.log, it tells me that access is denied. Not sure why, I am the administrator.
 
OK, I feel pretty stupid. Now I see the link you're referring. All I would have had to do is read your instructions more carefully and avoided these past 6 hours trying to fix this stupid machine. My fault and once again, you guys have helped me through the mess. Thanks
 
usually this program is found in control panel>programs and features.messing with the registry can make it harder to remove.you might try going to c>programfiles and delete the mcafee folder or try adwcleaner tool and junkware removal tool.here are the links.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

Those won't remove this program. Sorry but nice try.

The mcafee removal tool will not remove security scan plus. It will only remove the following products.


McAfee Total Protection
McAfee Internet Security Suite
McAfee PC Protection Plus
McAfee VirusScan Plus
McAfee Wireless Protection
McAfee AntiSpyware
McAfee Data Backup
McAfee Personal Firewall
McAfee Privacy Service
McAfee QuickClean
McAfee SecurityCenter
McAfee SiteAdvisor
McAfee Anti-Spam
McAfee SpamKiller
McAfee VirusScan
McAfee Wireless Protection
 
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