How to remove mcvsrte error

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mcvsrte.exe file information

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Description: mcvsrte.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - typically C:\Program Files\mcafee.com\vso\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 131072 bytes (45% of all occurrence), 106496 bytes, 122880 bytes, 94208 bytes, 102400 bytes, 77824 bytes.
The program is not visible. File mcvsrte.exe is not a Windows system file. mcvsrte.exe is able to monitor applications, record inputs, hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

If mcvsrte.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 100% dangerous. File size is 18432 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). mcvsrte.exe is not a Windows core file. The application listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as mcvsrte.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the mcvsrte.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

winxp/just go in to mmc/service's and stop it, then disable it,, if it is giving you probs
liondad

after installing McAfee -desktop comes up with no icons-cannot use computer- this file is in the taskbar when I hit ctrl/alt/del

McAfee.com privacy service is part of McAfee internet suite
Shalianahe

it shows up on my task list and my computer won't work

mcvsrte.exe is a process associated with McAfee Internet Security Suite. This process ensures the computer's virus definations are up to date by connectign to McAfee's server on the Internet
Bazz

Installed with mcaffee
allison

Summary: 3 users think mcvsrte.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 2 users doesn't grade mcvsrte.exe ("not sure about it").

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