Plus! 98: How to Remove McAfee VirusScan (189264)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Plus! 98
This article was previously published under Q189264
Important This article contains information that shows you how to help lower security settings or how to turn off security features on a computer. You can make these changes to work around a specific problem. Before you make these changes, we recommend that you evaluate the risks that are associated with implementing this workaround in your particular environment. If you implement this workaround, take any appropriate additional steps to help protect your system.

SUMMARY

When you install Plus! 98, the McAfee VirusScan utility is installed even if another anti-virus program is already installed on your computer.

Microsoft recommends that you have only one anti-virus program installed on your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

Warning This workaround may make your computer or your network more vulnerable to attack by malicious users or by malicious software such as viruses. We do not recommend this workaround but are providing this information so that you can implement this workaround at your own discretion. Use this workaround at your own risk.

Note An antivirus program is designed to help protect your computer from viruses. You must not download or open files from sources that you do not trust, visit Web sites that you do not trust, or open e-mail attachments when your antivirus program is disabled.

For additional information about computer viruses, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129972Computer viruses: description, prevention, and recovery

To remove the McAfee VirusScan utility installed with Plus! 98, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. Click Microsoft Plus! 98, and then click Add/Remove.
  4. Click Add/Remove, and then click Next.
  5. Click the check box next to VirusScan to clear it, and then click Next.
  6. Click Next, and then click Finish.
  7. Click OK.
  8. Close Control Panel.
For information about removing any other anti-virus program installed on your computer, consult the printed documentation provided with the program or contact the program's manufacturer.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbhowto KB189264
©2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.