I installed MacKeeper how do i uninstall it?

Hi,
I got a pop up saying I needed to install MacKeeper as my Mac needed cleaning. I downloaded it but did not finish the process of activating it from my download folder as I thought I had better see if it is legitimate. I deleted the Mackeeper from the download folder. Does this uninstall MacKeeper or is there another step I need to take?
thank you

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i dont understand-post a message

brother167 wrote:
how do i uninstall mackeeper?
Do not install MacKeeper (and how to uninstall it if you have):
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(Please note that references to the original developers, Zeobit, also now refer to Kromtech Alliance Corp, who acquired MacKeeper and PCKeeper from ZeoBit LLC in early 2013.
brother167 wrote:
how do i make space on my old macbook
Freeing Up Disc Space > what-to-do-when-your-hard-drive-is-full.html

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