The McAfee antivirus software can protect your desktops and devices from viruses and major types of malware. The McAfee antivirus software is used for Windows and Internet Security is used for macOS. The software has a VirusScan feature, which scans and protects your computer. When a file is scanned, VirusScan automatically compares it with known threats. If it appears in the list of viruses, it is considered a threat.Sometimes, some files may be automatically quarantined. All the files that are quarantined will be stored in a secure area on your computer. You can’t open the quarantined items without restoring them. If the quarantined file is a suspected one, you can delete it. Let us see How To Remove Quarantined Files From Mcafee
Consider the procedure given below to remove the quarantined files from McAfee.
- Make sure to keep your McAfee antivirus software updated. If it is not, then update McAfee to the latest version.
- First, open your McAfee antivirus software on your computer.
- When you see the McAfee window on the screen, select the Scan for viruses option.
- Select the Run a quick scan link in the Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware window.
- Wait until the scanning process is complete.
- You can see the Virus found message under Items quarantined.
- Go back to the McAfee window and click on the Gear icon at the top right corner.
- Select the Quarantined items tab. You can now remove the quarantined files from McAfee.
- Click on the drop-down menu next to the Quarantined Items section.
- Now, select the Quarantined item you want to remove and click on the Delete button.
- You have now removed the quarantined files from the McAfee antivirus software.
- You can also restore the quarantined files to their original locations.
- If you find files that are not spam, you can restore them by clicking on the Restore button.
- If the files you restored contains any virus, they will be quarantined during the next scan. Now we have learned How To Remove Quarantined Files From Mcafee.