Startup program entry details:

McENUI (McENUI.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

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Description:

McAfee's EasyNetwork user interface - "enables secure file sharing, simplifies file transfers, and automates printer sharing among the computers in your home network." Part of McAfee's security products such as Total Protection and Internet Security

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: McENUI
• Data: C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe /hide

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): McENUI
• Startup Item (Vista/7): EasyNetwork
• Command: C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe /hide

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: EasyNetwork
• Startup Value: C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe /hide

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McENUI] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe /hide
O4 - HKLM..\Run: [McENUI] C:\Program Files\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McENUI] C:\ARCHIV~1\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe /hide
O4 - HKLM..\Run: [McENUI] C:\Program Files (x86)\McAfee\MHN\McENUI.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\McAfee\MHN
• File properties "Description": EasyNetwork User Interface
• Purpose: Network management
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch
• Vendor/Publisher: McAfee, Inc.
• Product(s): McAfee Total Protection, McAfee Internet Security
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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