Dthoney
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Q: do you need to add an anti virus on mac pros

I purchased a mac pro for my son and was sold an anti virus to install. Do i really need to install this? I would rather not. Thanks

iPhone 4, iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Nov 30, 2012 9:00 AM

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Q: do you need to add an anti virus on mac pros

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Nov 30, 2012 9:07 AM in response to Dthoney
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    Nov 30, 2012 9:07 AM in response to Dthoney

    NO!  Return it for a refund.  If you are nervous, down load from the Internet Clamav for free.  I do not use any antivirus program.

     

    Ciao.

  • by thomas_r.,

    thomas_r. thomas_r. Nov 30, 2012 12:01 PM in response to Dthoney
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    Nov 30, 2012 12:01 PM in response to Dthoney

    You can get by just fine without anti-virus at this time, though you should be aware of dangers and be cautious online. See my Mac Malware Guide.

     

    Note that, even if you do decide to use anti-virus software, you shouldn't pay for anything. The best options are free. So return whatever software you were convinced to buy. Also, although ClamXav has been a popular recommendation on these forums, recent testing I did shows that it doesn't do such a great job. See Mac anti-virus detection rates.