Mac Asked for Keychain password at Startup

Never happened before (especially since I don't have keychain enabled). Started up my Mac this morning, and had a message that asked me to type in my Keychain password (which, as I said, doesn't exist). So, I've got malware/spyware I guess? In any case, I just hit the power button, restarted, but the Max had a few icons down in the dock that I'd removed long ago, but had all the ones I myself had added.

How do I get rid of it? Or is it something else? Is there a recommended by you all anti-spyware or anti-virus?

First of all, Keychain is not an option. It's part and parcel of the system, so you can't turn it off.

You don't have a virus. What you much more likely have is a deteriorating system caused by lack of maintenance. The likely fix is to run Disk Utility and repair permissions, or better yet OnyX (constantly recommended around here).

chas_m said:

First of all, Keychain is not an option. It's part and parcel of the system, so you can't turn it off.

You don't have a virus. What you much more likely have is a deteriorating system caused by lack of maintenance. The likely fix is to run Disk Utility and repair permissions, or better yet OnyX (constantly recommended around here).

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Really? Interesting. Mostly because I've had the system for only a few months. So, I'll try as you say. Thanks!