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Looking to get the most out of my apple, plus need to get info off an old computer, but afraid it may have a virus, and do not want to contaminate this NEW Computer (apple)
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.0
What type of of computer?
If a PC there are no PC viruses that can infect a Mac.
If you have an old Mac it may have some malware. To avoid transferring that to you new Mac just transfer data like documents photos. Do not transfer apps, instead just redownload them.
What type of of computer?
If a PC there are no PC viruses that can infect a Mac.
If you have an old Mac it may have some malware. To avoid transferring that to you new Mac just transfer data like documents photos. Do not transfer apps, instead just redownload them.
Very much agree with previous posting - Migrate Only the User account and nothing more at this time. Docs ec can be move dover later.
This is especially true if one thought of migrating from an Intel Computer to the new 24" M1 iMac which runs the ARMs Apple Silicon CPU. This machine will only run 64 bit applications, etc and there is no workaround.
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
The The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly from a respected ASC Contributor, the application Malwarebytes for Mac.
It is free or paid for added features.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with nor receive compensation from the Developer.
Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.
New to Apple computers; NO Manuel, a little lost and intimidated by this unit.
