mcvsescn.exe is an executable file associated with McAfee VirusScan E-mail Scan, a component of McAfee VirusScan. This software is developed by McAfee/Networks Associates.
McAfee VirusScan is a comprehensive antivirus program that helps protect your computer from viruses, malware, spyware, and other threats. The mcvsescn.exe file, in particular, is responsible for scanning your emails to detect and remove any potential threats before they can harm your computer.
mcvsescn.exe is needed because it plays a crucial role in maintaining the security of your computer. By scanning your emails, it helps prevent viruses and other malicious software from infiltrating your system via email attachments or links. This can help protect your personal data and ensure the smooth operation of your computer.
You should not remove mcvsescn.exe as it is an important part of your antivirus protection. If you suspect that the file is causing problems or if it has been flagged as a potential threat by another security program, it may be necessary to remove it. Before doing so, you should verify the legitimacy of the file. If it is located in C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee.com\VSO, it is likely legitimate. If it is located elsewhere, it may be malware disguising itself as mcvsescn.exe. In such cases, you should run a full system scan with your antivirus software.
Description: Mcvsescn.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Mcvsescn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—mainly C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee.com\VSO\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 483,328 bytes (71% of all occurrences) or 467,001 bytes.
The mcvsescn.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file is able to record keyboard inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 92% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mcvsescn.exe. Therefore, you should check the mcvsescn.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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it's made it so i can't use my keboard or mouse.pain!
Shows up as potentially dangerous, but it's just part of Mcafee Alex
came up blocked by norton firewall when I would have recieved offline yahoo messages from a bitter ex-girlfriend,
can stop internet browser from working, you can turn it off and still be protected from viruses David
cannot connect to internet without killing mcvsescn.exe khalid (further information)
safe part of McAfee email scanner Michael
Part of McAfee, no problems here....
Part of Mcafee antivirus, it's not dangerous until u got certain types of virus that makes him go nuts over outlook express and other utilities, just remove the virus and mcvsescn.exe will go back to his work Pipicchio
Summary: Average user rating of mcvsescn.exe:
based on 60 votes with 9 user comments.
44 users think mcvsescn.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
8 users think mcvsescn.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
3 users don't grade mcvsescn.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving mcvsescn issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with mcvsescn. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the mcvsescn.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of mcvsescn.exe: based on 60 votes with 9 user comments. 44 users think mcvsescn.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 8 users think mcvsescn.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 3 users don't grade mcvsescn.exe ("not sure about it").