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How to Get Free Antivirus for MacOS

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Get Free Antivirus for MacOS
Get Free Antivirus for MacOS

Mac OS is a very reliable and stable computer but it is still vulnerable to virus attacks. This eHow outlines the best way to check for viruses on your Mac.

From Quick Guide: Antivirus Basics
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Mac OSX
  • ClamXav software
  1. Step 1

    Visit the ClamXav website (see Resources below for link).

  2. Step 2

    Click on the download link that is appropriate for your version of Mac OS.

  3. Step 3

    Download and install the executable.

  4. Step 4

    Launch the ClamXav application and click on "Start Scan" to initiate the virus scanning process.

Tips & Warnings
  • Try to include any external hard drives in your scan.
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