- 1). Click "Start">"Run." Enter "cmd" in the "Open:" box.
If using Windows Vista or Windows 7, click "Start." Enter "cmd" in the "Start Search" box. - 2). Press "Enter" or "Return" on your computer's keyboard. A command prompt window will open.
- 3). Type "NET STOP enterceptagent" at the "C:\" command prompt to stop the McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention service. Press "Enter" or "Return."
- 4). Type "NET STOP firepm" to stop and remove the McAfee Firewall Network Filter Miniport's driver your computer's processes. Press "Enter" or "Return."
- 5). Type "cd Program Files\McAfee\Host Intrusion Prevention\inf\" to navigate to the directory where the firewall adapter's configuration files are located. Press "Enter" or "Return."
- 6). Type "installfirehk /u" to remove the McAfee Firewall Network Filter Miniport from your computer. Press "Enter" or "Return."
The uninstallation process will begin and you will be prompted when the process is complete. - 7). Type "NET START enterceptagent" to start the McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention service so your system is still protected by the McAfee Internet Security Suite. Press "Enter" or "Return."
- 8). Type "exit" to return to the Windows operating system. Press "Enter" or "Return."
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