System Settings has identified several viruses on my MacBook Air, 2019 model). Is there some resource in the operating system to get rid of the viruses?
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.3
frankgio wrote:
System Settings has identified several viruses on my MacBook Air, 2019 model).
No it didn't. What you are seeing is not arising from system settings. It is a lie.
It is a lie, but it is annoying. Stop the annoyance by following these instructions.
For reference: Change Websites settings in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
Don't allow websites to send you Notifications unless you are 100% certain that you want that kind of harassment. Refer to Customize website notifications in Safari on Mac - Apple Support.
Related: How do I stop mcAfee fake renewal notification from popping up? - Apple Community
If you bought or installed something in response to the lie, return it and get your money back. Do not install anything. If you did already, uninstall it immediately. Rule 1 of Macs is don't install junk.
frankgio wrote:
System Settings has identified several viruses on my MacBook Air, 2019 model).
No it didn't. What you are seeing is not arising from system settings. It is a lie.
It is a lie, but it is annoying. Stop the annoyance by following these instructions.
For reference: Change Websites settings in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
Don't allow websites to send you Notifications unless you are 100% certain that you want that kind of harassment. Refer to Customize website notifications in Safari on Mac - Apple Support.
Related: How do I stop mcAfee fake renewal notification from popping up? - Apple Community
If you bought or installed something in response to the lie, return it and get your money back. Do not install anything. If you did already, uninstall it immediately. Rule 1 of Macs is don't install junk.
frankgio wrote:
What's the best way to remove viruses from my MacBook Air?
You do not have a virus. Try booting up in safe mode.
Did you install any third party anti virus apps? If so, uninstall these apps that often display false indications of a virus.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8841
frankgio wrote:
What do you mean by "safe mode"? I just bought Intego's basic product, to clean up the ... junk.
Do not install third party apps that claim to clean, protect, manage, boost performance, etc. These apps provide no benefit while using system resources. And these apps may cause issues.
Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support
What do you mean by "safe mode"? I just bought Intego's basic product, to clean up the ... junk.
What's the best way to remove viruses from my MacBook Air?
