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Macs are built on a very secure operating system, derived from a very secure Unix like system called BSD. This helps defeat viruses before they can do damage.
There are also far less Macs around than Intel/Microsoft PCs so there is less incentive to expend a lot of effort writing a Mac virus.
Also, Macs have no registry meaning there isn't such an obvious weak point.
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How do you find a decent virus-free Minecraft Code Generator for mac?
there are none
Where can you download a free anti-virus?
You can download a free antivirus for a PC such as AVG, Microsoft Security Essentials or Comodo Internet Security. If you have a mac Sophos Anti-virus, Comodo AntiVirus for Mac and PC Tools iAntiVirus.
Are all MacBooks virus free can they get viresus?
There are no active viruses targeting Mac OS X.
Is anti virus software needed for a Mac Mini?
The Mac is not at all immune to viruses, though because it is less used few viruses are written to target it. There is anti virus software available such as the free ClamXav.
What does other systems have to offer that Window don't have?
Linux- Free Virus-proof faster more secure Mac- Virus-proof more secure
How do you get a virus off your Mac?
As there are no viruses troubling Mac OS X it will be difficult to remove one. The free ClamXav software (See links below) will check your Mac and any files passed to/from Windows users which may well have a virus.
Is the Mac air worth the price?
Yes - and no ! Yes, because the mac operating system appears to be relatively virus-free. No, because of the price ! A 'standard' laptop is MUCH cheaper than a Mac.
How do you detect which virus has infected your mac and if you are unable to find it which free virus scan can detect and remove the virus?
Free virus scans are for the most part, scams. Even if you're computer's clean they'll find something, and if you're computer DOES have a virus, a free scan usually won't find it. They just want you to buy their product, nothing is ever free. If you want something that can help you break down and pay for a virus scanner.
Can a Mac virus infect a PC?
There are no mac viruses and if there were, no
How can one do a virus scan on a Mac computer?
Before one can do a virus scan on a Mac computer, anti-virus software must already be installed on the computer. Some examples of trusted free software are Avast, iAntiVirus and ClamXav. Once the software is installed, simply open it up on the desktop and click on "Scan my Mac" to run a system scan.
Does apple computers get vioses?
No, not yet. They do get a very low percentage of malware/spy-ware tho. It's rare but does happen. So you should still use a (free) malware/virus program just to be safe. Mac's can still pass on virus's to Windows machines so most Mac Malware programs do search Mac files for Windows Virus executable's.
Is mac keeper a virus?
No
