ClamXav issue

[Asser]

Hi all

I just downloaded ClamXav 2.0.6 for mac OSX. Every time i trys to start the program it ask me to update for new virus definitions. Then I click on update now. 2 sec later it ask me again. I click update now, again, and it appears again.
I have tried to reboot and reinstall, but nothing helps
Any ideas?

 

[bobtomay]

Drag it to your trash bin and forget it. ;D

 

[schweb]

Hi all

I just downloaded ClamXav 2.0.6 for mac OSX. Every time i trys to start the program it ask me to update for new virus definitions. Then I click on update now. 2 sec later it ask me again. I click update now, again, and it appears again.
I have tried to reboot and reinstall, but nothing helps
Any ideas?

Have you repaired permissions and did you install the engine as an admin?

 

[Asser]

Have you repaired permissions and did you install the engine as an admin?

Yes and Yes ;D

 

[harryb2448]

Now trash it as recommended. There are no viruses for Mac OS X. Good safe browsing practices is the best preventative measure.

 

[schweb]

Now trash it as recommended. There are no viruses for Mac OS X. Good safe browsing practices is the best preventative measure.

I don't agree with you as I run clamXav myself and there are very good reasons to do so depending on the environment in which you work with your Mac. Blanket "you never need a virus scanner" is not really the best approach.

 

[Printerman]

Drag it to your trash bin and forget it. ;D

there we go

 

[harryb2448]

Author's lack of support makes it very much a doubtful application. See the end of his web page under 'Freindly Backup Reminder':-

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