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Virus

I am sure my MacBook is infected by a virus. How can I get rid off it ?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 4, 2020 5:27 AM

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Flopp_zon3
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Posted on Dec 4, 2020 12:52 PM

Hello Barillaro,


Are you sure you have an virus? Usually if you have an virus your laptop would be slower, Battery would be hotter, battery will also drain faster. Check to also see unknown files. I personally use an Windows 10 OS so I'm not sure how MacOS can scan for HDD/SSD for changes.


Have a good one,

Kevin



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Flopp_zon3
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Dec 4, 2020 12:52 PM in response to Barillaro128

Hello Barillaro,


Are you sure you have an virus? Usually if you have an virus your laptop would be slower, Battery would be hotter, battery will also drain faster. Check to also see unknown files. I personally use an Windows 10 OS so I'm not sure how MacOS can scan for HDD/SSD for changes.


Have a good one,

Kevin



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