Go to the official McAfee download site (do not download from third-party mirrors).
If the tool crashes in normal Windows mode:
Before diving into the removal tool, it is critical to understand why standard uninstallation methods often fail for McAfee Endpoint Security. mcafee endpoint security removal tool
Most Google searches for "McAfee Endpoint Security removal tool" lead to the MCPR tool (McAfee Consumer Product Removal). Caution: This tool is designed for McAfee LiveSafe, McAfee AntiVirus Plus, and McAfee Total Protection—consumer products. It rarely works on Endpoint Security (the enterprise version) because ENS uses different drivers and service names.
Verdict: Do not rely on MCPR for ENS. You need the enterprise-grade solution. Go to the official McAfee download site (do
Typically 3 to 10 minutes, including the reboot. On older hard disk drives (HDDs), it may take up to 20 minutes.
The syntax generally follows this pattern: EndpointRemovalTool.exe [switches] Run the EPR tool in Safe Mode
Example Command:
EndpointRemovalTool.exe /qn /l=C:\temp\removal_log.txt