Should I remove McAfee True Key?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #22,874
United States Rank #11,722
Reach 0.0084%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 5.0.150.1 |
100.00% |
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McAfee True Key
Overview
McAfee True Key is a program developed by McAfee. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 46 files and is usually about 118.18 MB (123,918,151 bytes). McAfee.TrueKey.Core.Updater.Resources.dll is the automatic update component of the software designed to download and apply new updates should new versions be released. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 10 as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 97% of users of McAfee True Key come from the United States, it is also popular in Netherlands and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\truekey
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\TrueKey\Mcafee.TrueKey.Uninstaller.Exe
Estimated size: 118.18 MB
Files installed by McAfee True Key
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McAfee.TrueKey.BCAAdapter.dll - Intel Security True Key (McAfee BCA Adapter)
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McAfee.TrueKey.Core.Updater.Resources.dll - McAfee YAP Updater Resource Dll
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McAfee.TrueKey.CP.Affiliate.Localization.dll - McAfee YAP CP Resource Dll
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McAfee.TrueKey.CP.Affiliate.Resources.dll
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McAfee.TrueKey.CP.Core.Localization.dll
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McAfee.TrueKey.CP.Core.Resources.dll
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McAfee.TrueKey.Service.exe
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McAfee.TrueKey.UI.Affiliate.GFXResources.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.UI.Affiliate.Resources.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.UI.Core.Eula.dll
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McAfee.TrueKey.UI.Core.GFXResources.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.UI.Core.PrivacyNotice.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.UI.Core.PrivacyPolicy.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.UI.Core.Resources.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.Uninstaller.Affiliate.Resources.dll
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McAfee.Truekey.Uninstaller.Core.Resources.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- McAfee.TrueKey.Service.exe runs as a service named 'Intel Security True Key' (TrueKey) "Service for Intel Security True Key Service".
How do I remove McAfee True Key?
You can uninstall McAfee True Key from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program McAfee True Key, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove McAfee True Key.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 69%
Win 7 1%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
68.67% |
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| Windows 7 |
31.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
40.00% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
10.91% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.30% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.09% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
7.88% |
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Geography
97.16% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
97.16% |
| Netherlands |
1.42% |
| United Kingdom |
0.71% |
| Germany |
0.35% |
| France |
0.35% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
31.19% |
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| ASUS |
18.35% |
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| Acer |
15.60% |
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| Dell |
11.93% |
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| Lenovo |
10.09% |
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| Intel |
2.75% |
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| MSI |
2.75% |
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| GIGABYTE |
1.83% |
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| Medion |
1.83% |
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| Samsung |
1.83% |
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| Toshiba |
1.83% |
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Common models |
| HP HP Notebook |
4.00% |
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| ASUSTeK A_F_K31AN |
2.00% |
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| ASUSTeK X553SA |
2.00% |
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| HP Pavilion g4 Notebook P... |
2.00% |
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| HP HP 255 G5 Notebook PC |
1.00% |
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| HP 300-221 |
1.00% |
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