Removing 3rd Party Icon from Menu Bar

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Removing 3rd Party Icon from Menu Bar

Just switched from being a PC user for years to Mac. I have a 21.5 in iMac and I thought it was a good idea to install an anti-virus program, in this case McAfee security (Mac Trial Version). I did not like how I could not access some websites (www.cnn.com, www.yahoo.com, etc). I tried to drag-n-drop any files using Finder with the name "McAfee" into Trash, but the old McAfee icon is still sitting on the menu bar. To remove it, I tried the "Command key/drag off the menu bar" move, but it would not work. I tried starting the activity monitor and I noticed a file called McAfee reporter. Even forcing it to close does not work as it reappears on its own after a few seconds. Finally, I attempted to edit the start-up menu (Apple icon--> System Preferences --> Users --> Log-In Items), but the program does not exist in that menu. I also resorted to restarting the Mac three different times, and the dreaded icon still appears. It's not affecting performance, but I hate clutter and I want this icon removed from my menu bar. If anyone has any advice on this issue, please let me know. I have also sent an e-mail in to McAfee, but I doubt they will be able to help unless they are proficient Mac users.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Dec 4, 2011 7:37 AM

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Answer 1

captfred

Level 7

26,516 points

Dec 4, 2011 7:46 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

It's best to use their uninstaller, however, look in

MacIntosh HD/Library/LaunchAgents

MacIntosh HD/Library/LaunchDaemons

~/Library/LaunchAgents

~ = your user library

Just delete any McAfee plists if present and restart.

Regards,

Captfred

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Answer 2

Oct 10, 2017 6:44 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Been trying to remove the McAfee icon for so long and failed. This was so easy and quick, thank you so much!!!!

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Answer 3

Mar 31, 2017 11:55 PM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

I had the same problem with the Macshiny Icon. I tried everyone else's ideas to no avail. So I navigated as such username/Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support and found a file called Trayagent.plist. I opened the file and there were several item with the macshiny title so I highlighted the whole folder and sent it to the trash. Ten second fix! Icon no longer on toolbar and no longer showing in Activity Monitor.

I hope this helps some else. Please pass this on.

BruceM

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Answer 4

Paul_31

Level 6

14,192 points

Dec 4, 2011 8:01 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Have you checked your Applications or Utilities folder - McAfee may have put an unistaller there, along with the app. If not, maybe this link will help, although I'm not sure how current it is for the version you have installed:

http://mcafee-virusscan-uninstaller.en.softonic.com/mac

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Answer 5

Dec 5, 2011 10:33 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

I am not sure if this will help anybody in the future, but here is what I discovered on the McAfee community forums. This worked for me (OS X 7.2), but bring up your Terminal window (Launchpad --> Utilities --> Terminal) and follow these directions. The password they are referring to is the password you set up for your Mac:

To uninstall McAfee Security:

-------------------------------

1. In the Terminal window, type the following

command and press "return".

/usr/local/McAfee/uninstallMSC

2. When prompted, type your password and press

"return".

NOTE:

No characters appear when you type your

password.

When the uninstallation process completes, a message

appears in the Terminal window stating that McAfee

Security 1.0 beta 2 version has been uninstalled

from your computer.

---------------------------------------------------

I cannot take credit for this fix, but here is where I located the information.

https://community.mcafee.com/message/21696#21696

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Answer 6

Mar 13, 2013 10:46 PM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Thanks for this! I have FINALLY removed that annoying McAfee icon from my task bar.

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Answer 7

Sep 24, 2013 1:22 PM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Marcel you are a genius!!!! Thanks! Your solution worked for me too. 🙂

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Answer 8

Nov 1, 2013 11:00 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Thanx Marcel it worked!

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Answer 9

pmurray7

Level 1

0 points

Dec 10, 2013 7:47 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

I am not sure if this will help anybody in the future, but here is what I discovered on the McAfee community forums. This worked for me (OS X 7.2), but bring up your Terminal window (Launchpad --> Utilities --> Terminal) and follow these directions. The password they are referring to is the password you set up for your Mac:

To uninstall McAfee Security:

-------------------------------

1. In the Terminal window, type the following

command and press "return".

/usr/local/McAfee/uninstallMSC

2. When prompted, type your password and press

"return".

NOTE:

No characters appear when you type your

password.

When the uninstallation process completes, a message

appears in the Terminal window stating that McAfee

Security 1.0 beta 2 version has been uninstalled

from your computer.

---------------------------------------------------

I cannot take credit for this fix, but here is where I located the information.

https://community.mcafee.com/message/21696#21696

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Answer 10

taleseco

Level 1

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Jan 12, 2014 2:33 PM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Oh, great. Thanks, Marcel. That worked here! 🙂

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Answer 11

Apr 23, 2014 6:16 AM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

marcel been trying to do this forever now, used your idea and worked perfectly. You sir, are a genius.

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Answer 12

Oct 19, 2014 12:00 PM in response to Marcel(Pf-Tx)

Holy Crap. Marcel you are awesome! I've had that annoying thing on my computer for the past 4 years trying to get rid of it, and here I am on this forum 3 years after you posted it and it worked in seconds.

FYI I am using OSX Yosemite and it worked!

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