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if I downloaded a malware howe can I get it removed from my laptop?

If I downloaded malware how do I get it removed from my laptop?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 21, 2023 8:55 PM

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Posted on May 21, 2023 9:00 PM

rodinimaximum Said:

"If I downloaded malware how do I get it removed from my laptop?"

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What makes you suspect you've downloaded malware?


Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Run a scan for malware, using Malwarebytes for Mac and remove what is found from the quarantine. This is made by Lon time users of these forums, making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac. Malware is short for: Malicious Software, which makes you computer act in a mislead manor.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller
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May 21, 2023 9:00 PM in response to rodinimaximum

rodinimaximum Said:

"If I downloaded malware how do I get it removed from my laptop?"

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What makes you suspect you've downloaded malware?


Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac:

Run a scan for malware, using Malwarebytes for Mac and remove what is found from the quarantine. This is made by Lon time users of these forums, making it the only reliable Security Software for a Mac. Malware is short for: Malicious Software, which makes you computer act in a mislead manor.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller

if I downloaded a malware howe can I get it removed from my laptop?

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