The problem is fixed at the moment.  However when McAfee time runs out, I will want to remove it.  At that time, I may end up doing pretty much what didn't work before - including running McAfee's KILL program.  That is what I did last time - except I had installed another security program - believing that McAfee had been completely removed.  That combination slowed things down to a crawl. Next time I'll complete all levels of Mcafee removal - and disconnect from Internet while doing so. Hopefully ...... :emotion-42:
In past years I have learned to avoid "bulky" security programs" like Norton and McAfee.  So, naturally, I deleted it using "Your Uninstaller!".  That seemed to go OK; it wasn't until later that I realized that there was still a lot of associated programs and files remaining.  After my new computer started running slower and slower, I decided to try a Windows 8 Refresh.  It studied my computer for some time and advised me before proceeding that a number of files and drivers will be missing and I will need files or disks with the information. Is there some way to get the missing software, since nothing actually comes with the computer???
Inspiron 17R 5721 : Getting Rid of McAfee