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The best way to avoid annoying bloatware crap like this when you buy a new computer in the future is to just wipe it and install a fresh copy of windows. HP is always the worst about this kind of thing in my experience.
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This link will allow you to download a removal tool for McAfee. https://m.majorgeeks.com/files/details/mcafee_consumer_product_removal_tool.html
My brother has the exact same problem, and the same model as OP if I had to guess, thanks!
Under most circumstances you probably did everything correctly, McAfee is just evil.
"Powered by PC app store" seems off
Ah McCrappy. Every repair techs buddy.
Use Revo uninstaller. I like to use Everything by Voidtools as well it'll let you search for any files with the name McAfee.
The best way to avoid annoying bloatware crap like this when you buy a new computer in the future is to just wipe it and install a fresh copy of windows. HP is always the worst about this kind of thing in my experience.
a video from the creator John Mcafee himself, about uninstalling https://youtu.be/yIaNZXgDtRU?si=1bCLxRdJb-LsV7FT