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How to remove an mcmnhdlr error


The free file information forum can help you determine if mcmnhdlr.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Mcmnhdlr.exe file information

The process known as McAfee VirusScan Command Handler belongs to software McAfee VirusScan or Edmark Algebra Calculator by McAfee (www.mcafee.com) or Networks Associates Technology (nai.com).

Description: mcmnhdlr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - generally C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\vso\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 151,552 bytes (69% of all occurrences), 143,360 bytes and 5 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/mcmnhdlr.exe.html 
The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 26% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If you are having problems with mcmnhdlr.exe, you may want to uninstall AWStats or Edmark Algebra Calculator software via Windows Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows 7/Vista).

Recommended: Identify mcmnhdlr.exe related errors .

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "VSOCheckTask" must run at start up. Part of McAfee's SecurityCenter and Virusscan Online. Must be enabled for scanning to work

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mcmnhdlr.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mcmnhdlr.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

This belongs to McAfee Virus Scanner, but seems to be having a problems.
  gary bennett  
mcmnhdlr.exe is vital process for McAfee SecurityCenter and Virusscan Online. Removing this process will dissable the automatic scanning
  Elric Ward  
McAfee.com part of McAfee internet suite
  Shalianahe  
command, used with "/runtask;0" will scan a file
  bugeater  
Part of McAfee, an inferior anti-virus program that will often interfere with the iTunes application opening.
  E.J.Gasior  
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Summary: Average user rating of mcmnhdlr.exe: based on 9 votes with 5 reviews.
5 users think mcmnhdlr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user think mcmnhdlr.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade mcmnhdlr.exe ("not sure about it").


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