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Should I remove McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Very good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,379
United States Rank #1,770
Reach 0.2638%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 13.85 days
408.43 days >
Average installed length: 214.60 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.2.8 0.02%
2.2.3 48.15%
2.1.6 12.85%
2.1.10 29.31%

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McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only

What is McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only?  (from McAfee)

Simplify and Secure your Online Experience Never forget your passwords again with McAfee SafeKey password manager. Managing all your usernames and passwords for multiple accounts, on multiple browsers, on multiple devices, can get tiresome. McAfee SafeKey securely stores your usernames and passwords for your favorite s...  Read more

Overview

McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only is a program developed by McAfee. The most used version is 2.2.3, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The main program executable is safekey.exe. The software installer includes 10 files and is usually about 32.72 MB (34,309,875 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 63% of users of McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: safekey.mcafee.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SafeKey
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\SafeKey\safekey.exe --uninstall
Estimated size: 32.72 MB

Program filesFiles installed by McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only

Program executable:safekey.exe
Name:McAfee SafeKey Installer
Path:C:\Program Files\safekey\safekey.exe
MD5:d9b1a50be353a1f5141a5a4f7b4852ba
Additional files:
  • LPToolbar.dll - McAfee SafeKey
  • LPToolbar_x64.dll
  • LPPlugin.dll - McAfee Plugin
  • LPPlugin_x64.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • LPToolbar.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'McAfee SafeKey Vault' with the class of {9DB059B3-DD36-4a55-846C-59BE42A1202A}.
  • LPToolbar_x64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'McAfee SafeKey Vault' with the class of {9DB059B3-DD36-4a55-846C-59BE42A1202A}.
2 Internet Explorer Extensions
  • LPToolbar.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {43699cd0-e34f-11de-8a39-0800200c9a66}.
  • LPToolbar_x64.dll is installed as an Internet Explorer extension using the class {43699cd0-e34f-11de-8a39-0800200c9a66}.
2 Internet Explorer Toolbars
  • LPToolbar.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'McAfee SafeKey' with the class of {61D700C1-7D8D-43c5-9C13-4FF85157CFE6}.
  • LPToolbar_x64.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'McAfee SafeKey' with the class of {61D700C1-7D8D-43c5-9C13-4FF85157CFE6}.

How do I remove McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only?

You can uninstall McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program McAfee SafeKey(uninstall only), click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by McAfee SafeKeyuninstall only you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 10 72%
Win 7 0%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 10 72.22%
Windows 7 23.52%
Windows Vista 3.38%
Windows XP 0.88%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 8.1 39.04%
Windows 10 Home 20.45%
Windows 7 Home Premium 17.16%
Windows 8.1 Connected 3.72%
Windows 7 Professional 3.66%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 2.81%

Distribution by countryGeography

62.90% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 62.90%
  United Kingdom 16.12%
  Germany 3.34%
  Canada 2.25%
  Netherlands 1.52%
  Spain 1.42%
  Italy 1.29%
  France 1.10%
  Australia 1.04%
  Brazil 0.88%
  Norway 0.75%
  Sweden 0.66%
  Ireland 0.61%
  Belgium 0.59%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 35.38%
Dell 23.54%
Acer 15.51%
Lenovo 7.84%
Toshiba 7.84%
ASUS 7.11%
Samsung 1.12%
GIGABYTE 0.70%
Medion 0.61%
Alienware 0.35%
Common models
HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... 10.36%
HP 15 Notebook PC 7.92%
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... 4.27%
Dell XPS 8700 3.36%
Dell Inspiron 3847 2.98%
Dell Inspiron 3521 2.93%

About McAfee

McAfee, a subsidiary of Intel Corporation, is a dedicated security technology company that delivers proactive solutions and services to help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices.
Publisher URL: www.mcafee.com

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