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zxcvbnm_lkjhgfdswerty
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Feb 17, 2013 7:24 PM UTC
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How can I stop downloading McAfee Security Scan Plus, I don’t want it. I still don’t want it.

Happens 50% of the time.  I want it stopped!

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pwillener
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Legend
Feb 18, 2013 1:42 AM UTC

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

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jlmatera
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Feb 23, 2013 2:54 PM UTC

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
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Jun 18, 2017 6:04 PM UTC

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

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ridhij4208356012135538
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ridhij4208356012135538
Adobe Employee
Jun 19, 2017 4:06 AM UTC

Hi,

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

Thanks!

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pwillener
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Legend
Feb 18, 2013 1:42 AM UTC

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

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kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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Feb 17, 2013 10:26 PM UTC

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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