How To Uninstall McAfee Antivirus
What it is
A bizarre, tongue-in-cheek video in which John McAfee himself supposedly shows how to uninstall McAfee antivirus. It is known for its NSFW sex and drug references.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN mostly cites it as a notorious piece of McAfee lore, usually jokingly, whenever John McAfee or antivirus uninstallation comes up.
- 2 people recommended it
- 2 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2013, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“At least he's got a sense of humor.”
Comedic, self-aware McAfee video about uninstalling McAfee.
tachyonbeam, 2021-01 · Recommendation · in “The short, tormented life of computer genius Phil Katz (2000)”
“you are very, very welcome”
Wild McAfee video with sex and drug references, NSFW.
specproc, 2024-09 · Recommendation · in “Forbes Marketplace: The Parasite SEO Company Trying to Devour Its Host”
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Topics: mcafee, antivirus, viral video, nsfw
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