I am currently operating OS 10.4.11. When I download antivirus definitions for Power PC Intell and go to install it, the system says you cannot do this but must use MavMintel defintions updater?
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I'll be on Firefox or the desktop and without touching the mouse or keyboard or anything 'var' appears highlighted in yellow at the bottom left corner of my screen and a speech bubble will define it. The definition matches the one for 'var' in the built-in dictionary but I very rarely use it and have not had it open while this has happened.
It happens about once a week and the word defined has been different 1 or 2 times but mostly its just 'var'. The Macbook also freezes occasionally or has periods of very slow loading; something which never happened with my old Mac White. Do I have a virus or something?
I'm running Windows XP Pro on a Macbook Pro.
I need to run an antivirus from a usb key before Windows XP Pro loads, but since there's no BIOS I'm not sure how to do this. Can anyone provide the steps to tell the Macbook Pro to look for the usb key prior to initiating the boot sequence?
I tried holding down the option key while booting, but the key isn't recognized.
New to mac, I have been a pc user for years and bought alot of anti-virus software to protect my pc's from virus's. Now that I have A mac what should I worry about as far as virus's go? what is the best anti-virus software out there for mac's and is it needed?
View 14 Replies View RelatedI'm new to Macs and was wondering about virus protection. I've heard I don't need any but sometimes when I'm logging into MySpace I get a warning about potential virus threats and some sort of scanning system starts up. I managed to get this url from it. liteantimalwarescan.com
Is this something I need to worry about? Is it a virus and do I need virus protection?
I have 2 MBPs. One has Intego suite and other other will get Norton Internet Security for Mac in next 30 minutes.
The intego one has a suspect malware. Instead of uninstalling the Intego and installing the Norton, I was wondering if I could install Norton on the clean Machine and then boot Intego machine by pressing T like in transfer mode when you set up a new mac.
Once the HD of Intego Machine is visible, could I run the norton from the other machine on the HD of the intego by right clicking it and say scan for virus etc..
I'm new convert and LOVE my MacBook Air. There is something, however, that keeps me up at night. VIRUSES/SPYWARE/WORMS, etc. I've read some posts here and what I'm getting is that an Anti-Virus program is not necessary on my Mac. I do have Norton AntiVirus 10.2. Is that enough? What about firewalls, spyware, etc. After years on a PC, I'm addicted to these things. Should I upgrade to Norton Internet Security?
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Mac OS X (10.7.3)
What would be a good antivirus program that is reliable?
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MacBook Pro with Retina display
I am new to the macworld and realize that one of the perks to having a mac is much less risk to viruses, spyware, etc. I have heard, however, that this does not necessarily mean one shouldn't invest in an anti-virus application. I am wondering if mac users typically invest in one. It might help me make the decision whether i should.
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I'm used to using pcs and I'm about to get a MacBook. If I do want to Download an antivirus program what would you recommend? What else can I do from preventing getting viruses?
I got Parallels for Christmas and loaded Windows on the virtual machine. Should I worry about Anti-Virus software on it? Will anything that Windows gets affect the Mac's OS? (I wouldn't think so)
View 21 Replies View Relatedso lately after switching from windows to mac i've been suffering from Virus paranoia, running scan after scan every day on my pc. now i ask myself, should i have an antivirus for mac?i realize there are only trojans for mac and you have to type in your password to get them but should we run antivirus software as good cititzens? to protect windows users? to stop the spread of viruses? Voice your opinions and what antivirus is best for mac and if we even need one.
View 3 Replies View RelatedIs it true that antivirus software is not really needed with a Mac? I do not do pron sites but do go to TPB some but mostly for videos but not apps.
So, if I need AV, what are the good (cheap) ones? What about spyware/malware?
After reading and posting about the CS4 trojans and iWork Torjans, it made me think. How do we know all these AV softwares are safe? I mean especially if the claims about that intergo or whatever, how do we know there not deliberately releasing trojans just to boost sales? Or steal our personal info? Do we really know what our AV softwares are doing? I know I let mine scan in the background and I don't even think about it unless it notifies me of a problem.
View 7 Replies View RelatedI was wondering as I read Macs have to have virus' downloaded and wondered if the built in Firewall is enough. If so what do you recommend?
View 24 Replies View RelatedJust a question about Macs. Is it necessary for an Antivirus software?
View 4 Replies View RelatedI've recently purchased a new Imac (my first foray into the world of Macs after years as a PC user) and was wondering whether it was worth investing in any antivirus and/or antispyware software. Anyone have any advice for a newbie?
I know Macs aren't targeted by this sorta stuff as much as Windows PCs but I'm still a bit concerned that the OS X firewall might not be sufficient protection and that I may be left exposed without taking further precautions.
I ewould like to get antivirus protection for my MacBook Pro and was wondering what is available.
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MacBook
Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
What's the best antivirus software for the Mac?
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MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011)
We are new to MAC's and wondering do I need AntiVirus software for our MacBook Pro?
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MacBook Pro with Retina display
I don't know if it`s necessary to install a anti-virus on Mac.
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
I am trying to follow the following guide to do a triple boot, but I am stuck in Windows 7 installation
triple boot snow leopard, windows 7, & ubuntu
I have done the following:
1. Did a clean installation of OS X Snow Leopard on hard drive (Not yet partitioned the hard drive)
2. Installed rEFIt
I am not sure what the poster means by making sure it works by pressing the option button. I am assuming it means that I will be able to see the options I can choose when I press option? (I do see options to pick either "Hard Drive" or whatever disc in the DVD)
3. Partitioned 30 GB (or was it 40 GB? x.x I forgot sorry) space in Boot Camp Assistant for Windows installation. Chose the option to install Windows later.
4. Inserted OS X Snow Leopard installation disc and boot from there.
5. Opened up the Disk Utility and partitioned a hard drive (called Hard Drive_2) via the Partition section as instructed by the guide. Formatted in MAc OS Extended (Journaled)
So now, in that area I see "Hard Drive", "Hard Drive_2" and "BOOT CAMP" (so I am assuming that is what the poster meant by "3 partitions".
6. Restarted the computer with Windows installation disc.
Problems occur right here:
Problem 1: I do not see anything called "C something" as the poster said. But I do see something called "Boot Camp"
Problem 2: All the partitions that are available says that "Windows 7 can't be installed". So my question is am I supposed to "delete" a specific partition to install it?
I have pictures of the screen which I will upload later if this isn't clear enough.
I know that ClamAV is one of the better anti-virus programs out there for Mac OS X, but I hate having to use the terminal every time that I want to run a scan. Does anyone know of a comparable anti-virus program that is reliable and that has actually caught anything that is harmful to the Mac OS? I don't mind paying for a program that I know for sure works (I already have Little Snitch and love that program).
View 5 Replies View RelatedI'm new to Apple and have heard that they don't get viruses and therefore don't need AV software, is this true?
What are the experts opinions and advice?
It looks like Apple has again recommended that Mac OS X users install antivirus software. They do it in the Snow Leopard security page as described below: Apple recognizes virus and malware threat to Mac OS X and once again recommends antivirus software? I don't know what's going on with Apple when it comes to antivirus. They recommend it then backtrack. Now it shows up again with Snow Leopard. It's surely gonna open up the debate as to why Apple has posted the recommendation yet again.
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