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What percent of users and experts removed it?
1% remove it99% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0007%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.1.1.150 |
53.85% |
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| 4.1.0.577 |
7.69% |
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| 4.0.1.332 |
15.38% |
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| 4.0.0.40 |
23.08% |
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McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders
Overview
McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders is a software program developed by McAfee. The most common release is 4.1.1.150, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 129 files and is usually about 8.08 MB (8,475,136 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 79% of users of McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders come from the United States, it is also popular in France and Singapore.
Program details
URL: www.mcafee.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mcafee\endpoint encryption for files and folders
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{CD46E054-452A-47DD-9ECB-E26CD15D29CD}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.08 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders
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mfeffautomation.dll - McAfee, Inc.(R) Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders(TM) (McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Automation Module)
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mfeffconsole.exe - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Console
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mfeffcore.exe - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Main User Mode Application
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mfeffcoreservice.exe - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Main Service Application
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mfeffdesktopintegration.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Explorer Extension
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mfeffdrivercom.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Driver API
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mfefflocalprovider.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Local Provider
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mfeffmaprovider.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Agent Provider
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mfeffpolicyenforcer.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Policy Enforcer
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mfeffpostinstall.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Post Install Library
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mfeffprovidermanager.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Provider Manager
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mfeffproxy.exe - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Proxy
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mfeffselfextractorstub.exe - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Self Extractor
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mfeffshell.exe - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Shell Command Interpreter
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mfefftray.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders Tray Manager Plugin
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mfefftrayplugin.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders McTray Plugin
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mferesource.dll - McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders String and Graphical Resources
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mfeeerm.exe - McAfee, Inc.(R) Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media(TM) (McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media Standalone GUI)
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mfevtpa.dll - SYSCORE (McAfee VTP Service Communication)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- mfeffdesktopintegration.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'CeDesktopIntegration' with a class of {1D1C0452-D369-41A7-92D6-26688B3A73DA}.
Service
- mfeffcoreservice.exe runs as a service named 'McAfee Endpoint Encryption Core Service' (MfeFfCoreService) "Provides system context functionality for Content Encryption".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- mfeffcore.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'MfeFfCore' which loads as "C:\Program Files\McAfee\Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders\MfeFfCore.exe".
How do I remove McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders?
You can uninstall McAfee Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders 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 Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders, 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 Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 92%
Win XP 8%
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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 1%
Keep it 99%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
92.31% |
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| Windows XP |
7.69% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Enterprise |
61.54% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
23.08% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.69% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise N |
7.69% |
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Geography
79.31% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
79.31% |
| France |
6.90% |
| Singapore |
3.45% |
| Brazil |
3.45% |
| Korea |
3.45% |
| United Kingdom |
3.45% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
53.85% |
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| Dell |
30.77% |
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| Lenovo |
15.38% |
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Common models |
| HP ProBook 6460b |
7.69% |
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| Dell Latitude E5440 |
7.69% |
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| LENOVO 23474C3 |
7.69% |
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| HP ProBook 650 G1 |
7.69% |
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| HP EliteBook 8570p |
7.69% |
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| Dell Latitude E6510 |
7.69% |
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