McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service
Overview
McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service is a program developed by McAfee. The most used version is 6.0.3.127, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The programs's main executable is xtray.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 4.34 MB of memory. It also adds an icon to the Windows notifications area in order to provide access to the program. The software installer includes 19 files and is usually about 9.52 MB (9,986,236 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows XP. While about 52% of users of McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service come from the United States, it is also popular in Israel and United Kingdom.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files1\McAfee\MANAGE~1\VScan
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files1\McAfee\MANAGE~1\Agent\myinx /Script=C:\Program Files1\McAfee\MANAGE~1\VScan\vsasap.inx /Section=DefaultUninstall
Estimated size: 9.52 MB
Files installed by McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service
| Program executable: | xtray.exe |
| Name: | McAfee® Total Protection™ Service |
| XTray Application |
| Signed by: | McAfee |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\mcafee\managed virusscan\desktopui\xtray.exe |
| MD5: | ddd2102670f4618545fb8f2205af6f81 |
| Taskbar: | Displays an icon in the notification area |
Additional files:
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DesktopUIPolicyPlugin.dll
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dtUser.exe (by APN) - DtUser
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FWTrayPlugin.dll - FWTrayPlugin Module
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McAfeeWin32GUISupportDLL.dll - McAfee System Tray (McTray Support Library)
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mfevtpa.dll - SYSCORE (McAfee VTP Service Communication)
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NotificationsTrayPlugin.dll - NotificationsTrayPlugin Module
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OEMExtnPlugin.dll
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searchresultsDx.dll - dtx Dynamic Link Library
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searchresultstb.dll (by APN) - DTX Toolbar (DTX kernel Module)
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SecurityCenterSyncPlugin.dll - Security Center Sync Plugin DLL
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TOPSConsole.exe - TPS Console Application
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TOPSGUIPlugin2.dll
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TotalLib.dll - TotalLibrary
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TPSFirewallUI.dll - TPSFirewallUI Module
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uninstall.exe - Music Toolbar (Dist. by iMesh, Inc.) (Music Toolbar (Dist. by iMesh, Inc.) Installer)
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VSTrayPlugin.dll - VSTrayPlugin Module
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VSUI.dll - VirusScan User Interface Plugin
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Win32RenderingEngine.dll - Win32 Rendering Engine DLL
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- searchresultsDx.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Music Toolbar (Dist. by iMesh, Inc.)' with the class of {0307351f-b2d7-41f2-b44a-8af7d9d90a18}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- searchresultsDx.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'Music Toolbar (Dist. by iMesh, Inc.)' with the class of {0307351f-b2d7-41f2-b44a-8af7d9d90a18}.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- XTray.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'MVS Splash' which loads as "C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\DesktopUI\XTray.exe".
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- dtUser.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Music Toolbar\Datamngr\SRECE3~7\IE\dtUser.exe'.
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| xtray.exe |
| Memory: | 4.34 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0001058218% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00009654% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000928% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 19,064 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 17 Bytes | |
| I/O writes/min: | 25 Bytes | |
How do I remove McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service?
You can uninstall McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service 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 Virus and Spyware Protection Service, 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 Virus and Spyware Protection Service.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by McAfee Virus and Spyware Protection Service you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 63%
Win XP 1%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.94% |
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| Windows XP |
23.39% |
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| Windows Vista |
6.45% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
1.61% |
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| Windows 10 |
1.61% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
44.35% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
23.39% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.52% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
4.03% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
3.23% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
2.42% |
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Geography
52.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
52.47% |
| Israel |
16.67% |
| United Kingdom |
4.94% |
| France |
2.47% |
| India |
2.47% |
| Italy |
2.47% |
| Australia |
2.47% |
| Canada |
1.85% |
| Spain |
1.85% |
| Germany |
1.23% |
| Japan |
1.23% |
| Ireland |
1.23% |
| Netherlands |
1.23% |
| United Arab Emirates |
1.23% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
42.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
31.63% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.16% |
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| Intel |
7.14% |
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| Lenovo |
4.08% |
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| Compaq |
2.04% |
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| ASUS |
1.02% |
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| Apple |
1.02% |
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| Toshiba |
1.02% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.02% |
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Common models |
| Dell Latitude E5500 |
7.27% |
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| Dell Latitude E5510 |
4.55% |
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| HP Compaq 6005 Pro SFF PC |
2.73% |
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| Dell Inspiron 546 |
1.82% |
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| MSI IB-7592 |
1.82% |
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| Dell Latitude E5520 |
1.82% |
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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