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zxcvbnm_lkjhgfdswerty
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February 17, 2013
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How can I stop downloading McAfee Security Scan Plus, I don’t want it. I still don’t want it.

  • February 17, 2013
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Happens 50% of the time.  I want it stopped!

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Correct answer pwillener

I always use the offline installers; they do not contain any bundled 3rd-party software.

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jlmatera
Participant
February 23, 2013

Adobe should never install software I was not alerted to and from which can't opt out. This is worse than the Oracle Ask toolbar crap in Java. At least they let you opt out if you are paying attention.

I don't want McAfee anything, ever. Period. STOP INFECTING MY COMPUTER WITH IT!

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vernr89555289
Participant
June 18, 2017

Apparently the option to opt out is being hidden in a pop-up ad so that most users do not see it.

Crappy that Adobe has to resort to scammer tricks

ridhij4208356012135538
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ridhij4208356012135538
Adobe Employee
June 19, 2017

Hi,

If you are using ad-blockers or you have javascript disabled you will not be able to see the third party offers.

Thanks!

pwillener
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Legend
February 18, 2013

I always use the offline installers; they do not contain any bundled 3rd-party software.

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
Community Expert
February 17, 2013

whenever you download an adobe program that offers mcafee, untick the mcafee option.

if you're updating the flash player, manually download and update so you can untick the mcafee option:  http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

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