McAfee, Inc. McAfee Total Protection EXE mcagent.exe

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McAfee Security Center files, such as mcagent.exe, are considered a type of Win64 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by McAfee, Inc. for McAfee SecurityCenter.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for mcagent.exe was on 08/29/2019 inside McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20). This file release marks the latest and most updated version from McAfee, Inc..

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of mcagent.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	mcagent.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	McAfee Security Center
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	McAfee, LLC.
Software Program:	McAfee SecurityCenter
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019 McAfee, LLC.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x28558
Code Size:	318464

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File Info	Description
File Size:	594 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:01:13 14:08:14+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:06:28 18:49:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.0
Code Size:	318464
Initialized Data Size:	280064
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x28558
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	17.10.155.0
Product Version Number:	17.10.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	McAfee, LLC.
File Description:	McAfee Security Center
File Version:	17,10,155,0
Internal Name:	McAgent
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019 McAfee, LLC.
Product Name:	McAfee SecurityCenter
Product Version:	17,10,0,0

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What are mcagent.exe Error Messages?

mcagent.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are McAfee Total Protection errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when mcagent.exe is attempted to be loaded either when McAfee Total Protection is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using McAfee Total Protection.

In most cases, mcagent.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these mcagent.exe error messages mean that McAfee Total Protection was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, McAfee Total Protection will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common mcagent.exe errors include:

mcagent.exe - Bad Image.
mcagent.exe Application Error.
mcagent.exe could not be found.
mcagent.exe could not be installed.
mcagent.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
mcagent.exe could not be started.
mcagent.exe failed to initialize properly.
mcagent.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
mcagent.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
mcagent.exe is not running.
Cannot find mcagent.exe.
Error starting program: mcagent.exe.
Faulting Application Path: mcagent.exe.
The file mcagent.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - mcagent.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because mcagent.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the mcagent.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting mcagent.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using McAfee SecurityCenter. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of McAfee, LLC., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of mcagent.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix mcagent.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your mcagent.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the mcagent.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed McAfee Total Protection (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling McAfee Total Protection software.

You can uninstall McAfee Total Protection software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20) and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall McAfee Total Protection software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

McAfee, Inc.

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many mcagent.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the mcagent.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your mcagent.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate mcagent.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free mcagent.exe files for every applicable version of McAfee Total Protection. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download mcagent.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate McAfee Total Protection folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve mcagent.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download mcagent.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying mcagent.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. McAfee, Inc. typically does not release McAfee Total Protection EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing mcagent.exe and all other EXE files for McAfee Total Protection. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

mcagent.exe

17.10.0.0

17,10,155,0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	McAfee SecurityCenter
Software Version:	17.10.0.0
File Version:	17,10,155,0
File Size:	607920
File Date:	01/13/2020
MD5 Checksum:	f414c2472d3feed597f765a5e1a0e4cc
SHA1 Checksum:	5f0154c9b263f570bc3355a650f321b798dc1d21
SHA256 Checksum:	b51d1409d769e53b6deb23ecc2be083a7c1d0e233273f43e1bf97c5334cc3858
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	280064
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	01/13/2020

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setupapi.dev.log	Log	McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)	684126	C:\Windows\inf\
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diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	McAfee Total Protection 2019 (16.0 R20)	24420	C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\

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