Can Macs get viruses?
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Yes they can.\n\nAt this time there is grand total of one OS X virus out there.\nhttp://antivirus.about.com/b/a/257743.htm\n\nSort of pales against the number of viruses for XP but anyone who tells you a Mac can't be infected is uninformed.\n\n///
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you trying to give us a virus?
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there is a software but not virus, that remain your system at default at all time, the name is deep freeze, and is not very popular but good for computers in public places, to remove unwanted save files and all such, but no virus can do such except the virus was in the pc from day one, you cn check the macafe onlnie for such syptom
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No, it doesnt have any viruses but it has spyware and adware, after you have installed it, it will track all over movements in the computer by keying in your keyboard letters. In short, dont download it.\nCHEERS!!!
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Yes. I am a technology coordinator and I deal with both Apples and PCs everyday. They are not the same. Putting anti-virus software on a PC is not the same as getting a Macbook. The new Macbooks start at $1000 and are lightweight and compact, great for traveling. Compared to the smallest PC laptops, the Macbook is very affordable. \nYou will not have to worry about getting any viruses or spyware with the Macbook, and the glossy screen and long battery life make it great for watching movies while traveling.
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Macs get fewer viruses.   The people who develop viruses want them to affect as many computers as possible, and since there are far fewer Macs, they don't tend to target them.  However, it depends on what you want to do with the desktop.  Macs are not always the best choice.  Research Macs for your purposes and see if they meet your needs.  \n\nGood virus protection software (we pay for ours - we don't trust the free ones) has worked very well for us so far.
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I would also sa a MAC OS is more secured aside from the fact that their security software was develop by UNIX there are lesser virus, worms, bugs, etc that are intended for a MAC because it only comprise about 15% of the OS in the world second only to WIN who controls around 80%. Logic is, if i were a software developer and wants my product to sell i can create a virus that only my software can fix. and of couse i wanna create it for where the money is not for any small time business.=D
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it depends on yor system. for pcs u have to find the uninstall option. with macs u have to bring it to the trash then empty it.
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you do have macafee so there is an anti virus program on your computer but you need to register to get up to date virus information so your computer can detect it.
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you can't if you do u will get a virus
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yes if u know how to plant it in,where and what to do, yes it can give a virus to a computer
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Only computers that run Windows are vulnerable. The USB drive may have the virus on it, but the drive is unaffected. Viruses only infect Windows. Get a Mac.
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have you ran any computer scans to find and possibly remove small viruses?
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i'd be careful if i were you... i think i got around 4 viruses and trojans from this site. \ni recommend http://www.superserials.com
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PC are more of a target for viruses, but there have been plenty of Mac ones out there.
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For starters, The interface is different. It's just something you'll have to get used to. There are far fewer viruses on the mac, and you won't need to worry as much about security. \n\nApple has some great resources online that show you the differences and how to switch from your PC to a Mac.\n\nhttp://www.apple.com/support/mac101/\nhttp://www.apple.com/support/switch101/\n\nThe website seems complicated, but using a mac is a far more simple experience than a PC.
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You CANNOT get viruses from media files. You are only at risk when code is actually run from a program. But you can from programs that are supposed to run or download them, like file sharing apps or ActiveX controls.