mcagent.exe

mcagent.exe – Here is the scoop on McAfee Virusscan Agent as it pertains to computer network security. The big question: what is mcagent.exe and is it spyware, a trojan and if so, how do I get rid of McAfee Virusscan Agent?

mcagent.exe (McAfee Virusscan Agent) – Details

The mcagent.exe process will periodically check your virus scanning software’s definitions against a database held on a file server in your network and automatically download and install any updates. The mcagent.exe process will ensure that your definitions are always the latest. If you stop this process your virus software may go out of date, and thus won’t be able to protect your computer from viruses.

mcagent.exe is an application that does NOT appear to be a security risk

Our process monitor database currently registers mcagent.exe to Network Associates.

This is part of McAfee Virus Scan.

 

mcagent.exe is related to alogserv.exe, mcmnhdlr.exe, mcshield.exe, mcupdate.exe, mcvsescn.exe, mcvsftsn.exe, mcvsrte.exe, mcvsshld.exe, avconsol.exe, avsynmgr.exe, cmgrdian.exe, cpd.exe, cpdclnt.exe, ecomwr.dll, frameworkservice.exe, mcappins.exe, mcinfo.exe, mgavrtcl.exe, rulaunch.exe, rupdate.dll, shstat.exe, stinger.exe, updaterui.exe, vshwin32.exe, vsstat.exe, vstskmgr.exe, webscanx.exe,

MCAGENT.EXE – Disclaimer

Every attempt has been made to provide you with the correct information for mcagent.exe or MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN AGENT. Many spyware / malware programs use filenames of usual, non-malware programs. If we have included information about mcagent.exe that is inaccurate, we would greatly appreciate your help by leaving a comment with the correct information below and we’ll do our best to correct it.

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