IDK if I have a virus or not...

smallthintiny · smallthintiny #1 (**permalink**)

11-08-2009, 09:59 AM

Is there any way to tell? I just get paranoid about this sort of stuff. Is there a way I could get a free scan off a site or something? Freeware perhaps?

I just have a lot of info on my laptop and I am scared to jeopardize it.

Raz0rEdge · Raz0rEdge #2 (**permalink**)

11-08-2009, 10:02 AM

My guess is not..but if you are paranoid..ClamXav

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cwa107 · cwa107 #3 (**permalink**)

11-08-2009, 10:03 AM

There are no viruses for Mac OS X currently. There are a couple of trojans, but they must be installed by the user willingly. They come in two forms - one is a video player (usually advertised on adult-oriented websites) and the other is accompanied by pirated versions of Apple software. Simply put, if you haven't downloaded any pirated software or visited any seedy sites and downloaded a video player that required you to enter your admin password, you have nothing to worry about.

louishen · louishen #4 (**permalink**)

11-08-2009, 10:03 AM

Please read the ant-virus FAQ

The Official Mac AntiVirus and Firewall FAQ

vansmith · vansmith #5 (**permalink**)

11-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallthintiny

Is there any way to tell? I just get paranoid about this sort of stuff. Is there a way I could get a free scan off a site or something? Freeware perhaps?

I just have a lot of info on my laptop and I am scared to jeopardize it.

The thread title, to me at least, implies that you're noticing a difference in performance or general use with your Mac. Is something leading you to believe that something is wrong with the Mac or is this just paranoia?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #6 (**permalink**)

11-08-2009, 03:48 PM

Have a read of this and do0 not worry there are no viri out there:-

Mac OS X anti-virus software: More trouble than it's worth? | MacFixIt - CNET Reviews

louishen #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,654 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	11-08-2009, 10:03 AM Please read the ant-virus FAQ The Official Mac AntiVirus and Firewall FAQ Member of the Month September 2008 & August 2012 \| Found advice useful? – use the rep system
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smallthintiny #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 11, 2009 Posts: 14	11-08-2009, 09:59 AM Is there any way to tell? I just get paranoid about this sort of stuff. Is there a way I could get a free scan off a site or something? Freeware perhaps? I just have a lot of info on my laptop and I am scared to jeopardize it.
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Raz0rEdge #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 17, 2009 Location: MA Posts: 5,845 Mac Specs: 27" i7 iMac with 16GB RAM and 1TB HDD, iPhone 3G & 4, iPod Nano 16GB, iPod Shuffle, iPad 2 16GB WiFi	11-08-2009, 10:02 AM My guess is not..but if you are paranoid..ClamXav Regards
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harryb2448 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,095 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	11-08-2009, 03:48 PM Have a read of this and do0 not worry there are no viri out there:- Mac OS X anti-virus software: More trouble than it's worth? \| MacFixIt - CNET Reviews
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