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I think I have a virus
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<blockquote data-quote="lclev" data-source="post: 1742886" data-attributes="member: 307555"><p>First - you don't have a virus - but you might have malware. There is a difference. </p><p></p><p>1. Do you currently run any antivirus app? If so what is it and I suggest you uninstall it. Also what version of OS X are you running? How much free space do you have on your hard drive. It is recommended you have at least 10% free or you will see slowdowns. </p><p> </p><p>2. Download a free app called <a href="https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/" target="_blank">Malwarebytes for Mac</a>. Update it and run it. If there is any malware it should clear it out. </p><p></p><p>3. Clear your browser history. If you do not know how, post back what the name of your browser so we can post how to instructions. </p><p></p><p>4. Download the free app <a href="http://www.titanium.free.fr/onyx.html" target="_blank">Onyx</a> and run its automation selection. That will clear out all the caches and junk. It will also scan your drive to make sure it is okay. Be sure to download the correct version for your version of OS X.</p><p></p><p>Lisa</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lclev, post: 1742886, member: 307555"] First - you don't have a virus - but you might have malware. There is a difference. 1. Do you currently run any antivirus app? If so what is it and I suggest you uninstall it. Also what version of OS X are you running? How much free space do you have on your hard drive. It is recommended you have at least 10% free or you will see slowdowns. 2. Download a free app called [URL="https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/"]Malwarebytes for Mac[/URL]. Update it and run it. If there is any malware it should clear it out. 3. Clear your browser history. If you do not know how, post back what the name of your browser so we can post how to instructions. 4. Download the free app [URL="http://www.titanium.free.fr/onyx.html"]Onyx[/URL] and run its automation selection. That will clear out all the caches and junk. It will also scan your drive to make sure it is okay. Be sure to download the correct version for your version of OS X. Lisa [/QUOTE]
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