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September 16, 2010
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McAfee Security Scan Plus

  • September 16, 2010
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New computer, installed Firefox, went to get Flash Player for Firefox.

Install the plugin, Firefox warning comes up about software trying to be installed, click "allow", install window pops up, 3;2;1, click install.

Adobe Download Manager comes up downloads Flash Player, Adobe Flash install programs starts, need to close Firefox to continue

Flash installed, McAfee Security Scan Plus installed.....

Huh? What? McAfee Security Scan Plus????

Their was no notification that McAfee Security Scan Plus was going to be installed.  Their was no check box.

I am an IT guy.  I dont get viruses. I dont fall for scams. I dont get phished.  I dont click "yes" on anything that pops up on my screen.  I fix all my family and freinds computers.  I build my own computers, I havent bought a premade pc from a company in over 15 years.  I am a Linux system admin.

When I install software, like Flash player, I read everything that pops up on my screen, except for the full EULA.

I cant wait till HTML5 becomes standard.  Then the world can rid itself of this resource hog and now apprently also a virus.

Adobe Flash did not notify me McAfee Security Scan Plus was being installed untill after it was installed.

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      PeterL7
      Participating Frequently
      October 21, 2010

      Thanks for posting this. I thought I must have missed something.

      I'm also very aware of these issues, and never agree to anything like this. The first I know about it is when DLM announces that it HAS (past tense) installed McAffe.

      I am APPALLED by Adobe's insistence on bundling software that I never agreed to (and would never agree to).

      I know I can uninstall it, but that's not the point, is it.

      If only someone at Adobe would STOP THIS DETESTABLE PRACTICE (yes, I know I'm shouting).

      I'm surprised this issue hasn't created more of a furore.

        pwillener
        pwillener
        Legend
        October 21, 2010

        I agree that it is deplorable that companies these days seem to be unable to resist the urge to bundle unrelated softwares with their downloads.

        PeterL7 wrote:


        I am APPALLED by Adobe's insistence on bundling software that I never agreed to (and would never agree to).

        But you did agree - by not unchecking the checkbox - to download the bundled software.

        In the future just download the installers without DLM and bundled software from

        http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/fp_distribution3.html

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          vampyren
          Participating Frequently
          March 12, 2011

          In post #3 above, it is pointed out with a screen shot that the user did in fact agree to the installation of

          McAfee Security Scan Plus.

          Actually, we did NOT agree.  Adobe "agreed" for us already and it was up to us to DISAGREE.  It's a classic tactic that borders on scam.  I went to complain but only found a form on Adobe's site for either "bug reports" or "feature requests".  So I filled out the template for the bug report:

          ******BUG******
          Concise problem statement:
          Steps to reproduce bug:
          1. McAfee Security Scan included in Reader download
          2. Scanner software to be installed by default unless user sees and unchecks
          3. Checkmark not clearly front and center on screen - making it easier to miss
          Results:  System installs unasked-for bloatware, courtesy of Adobe
          Expected results: At the very least, when I choose to use Adobe products, I am NOT giving them permission to ASSUME I want bloatware with it.  If you must include the option of added unrequested software, it would be a COURTESY to your loyal customers to UNCHECK the box by default and let THE CUSTOMER decide.

          Lee


          @kidziti: very nice bug report and so true. I feel the same way. Very curious what Adobe will respond...

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          Anonymous
          September 16, 2010

          Hi, For some reason Firefox uses the DLM. I recommended not using it and to Manually Install Flash Player into FF or IE.

          To Remove the McAfee; just be sure to Reboot when you are finished.

          You can uninstall through the McAfee Security Scan Plus folder:

          Under Start menu, go to all Programs
          Open McAfee Security Scan Plus folder
          Select “Uninstall”
          Additional information is available in the McAfee Security Scan Plus FAQ sheet. see that here:

          http://us.mcafee.com/en-us/local/docs/adobe_mssp_faq.pdf   You must be an Admin to Uninstall

          Hope that helps.

          eidnolb

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          nlynx76
          Participant
          February 21, 2013

          I know this is a dead thread but I can't find the answer to my problem.

          I got McAfee installed just recently and I need it off my PC *now*.

          When I go to Add/Remove and go to Uninstall, the McAfee window appears. However, the McAfee window is BLANK and I have no options to choose or even click on. It's just the McAfee borders around a gray window. Looks like McAfee didn't install correctly or something, but now I can't unintall it through normal means.

          How can I uninstall McAfee without going through Add/Remove Programs? Running Windows Vista 64 bit.

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          BubbaJoeBlow
          Participant
          February 21, 2013

          You have to go through Add/Remove Programs. There is no other way. You can remove McAfee without affecting Adobe at all.

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