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I'm trying to install MacAffe on my MacBook Air running Catalina. How do I determine what other antivirus programs are on my laptop

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 6, 2023 4:29 AM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2023 4:32 AM

Don't! It's not needed and often causes problems with system operation. You need NO 3rd party AV apps.,

macOS has built-in security: Gatekeeper and runtime protection in macOS - Apple Support

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Sep 6, 2023 4:32 AM in response to HGB2

Don't! It's not needed and often causes problems with system operation. You need NO 3rd party AV apps.,

macOS has built-in security: Gatekeeper and runtime protection in macOS - Apple Support

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Sep 6, 2023 4:40 AM in response to HGB2

Hi,

As ku4hx told, you Shouldn't install anti-virus utilities which makes you trouble.

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