You can normally remove McAfee software from Windows 11 through the Installed apps page. Because McAfee products can include several related components, follow the McAfee uninstaller carefully and restart the PC when requested.
How to Uninstall McAfee in Windows 11
- Open Settings.
- Select Apps.
- Select Installed apps.
- Find the McAfee product you want to remove.
- Select its More button, then select Uninstall.
- Follow the McAfee removal prompts.
- Restart the computer if the uninstaller requests it.
Check for Other McAfee Components
After the main product is removed, review Installed apps for other McAfee components you no longer need. Do not blindly remove an item if you do not know what it is, particularly on a work-managed PC or a computer where McAfee was supplied as part of another service.
What If the Normal Uninstall Fails?
If McAfee remains installed or the uninstaller reports an error, use the current removal instructions from McAfee Support. McAfee provides a dedicated removal utility for situations where the standard Windows uninstall process does not completely remove supported consumer products. Download such a tool only from McAfee’s official support site and follow the version-current instructions there.
Will Windows Be Unprotected?
Do not intentionally leave a Windows PC without active security protection. Windows includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus, but its active state can depend on what other security software is installed and on organizational policies. After removing McAfee, open Windows Security and verify that virus and threat protection is active.
Summary
Start with Settings > Apps > Installed apps and run McAfee’s normal uninstaller. If removal fails, use McAfee’s official current cleanup guidance rather than deleting program folders or registry entries manually.