I tested this recently on a Windows 11 laptop that had McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) version 10.7 from a former employer. After a standard uninstall, Windows Defender refused to turn on. A network adapter showed a mysterious "McAfee NDI Filter" driver. Safe mode didn’t help.
Running the official removal tool took 90 seconds. After a reboot, the filter was gone, Defender activated immediately, and the system felt noticeably snappier. No trace of McAfee remained—not even a stray service in services.msc.
The only catch? The tool requires you to run it in normal Windows mode (not safe mode), and it asks for an administrator password. That’s it. mcafee endpoint product removal tool free
Visit the official McAfee support page:
https://www.mcafee.com/support/ → Search for "MCPR tool" → Download MCPR.exe
Or use the direct link (verified as of 2025):
https://download.mcafee.com/molbin/iss-loc/SupportTools/MCPR/MCPR.exe I tested this recently on a Windows 11
Warning: Do not download “MCPR.exe” from CNET, Softonic, or BitTorrent. These versions may be outdated or infected.
Yes. If your endpoint is managed via McAfee ePO, the removal action triggers an alert: “Agent has been removed from managed system.” Only run MCPR on corporate devices if authorized. Safe mode didn’t help
MCPR is a stub installer. When run, it downloads the latest removal scripts (~15 MB) from McAfee’s CDN. This ensures you always get the newest definition of what constitutes a “McAfee file.”