How do I identify and remove a possible virus on my computer?

my computer is showing a possible virus


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Original Title: Possible virus on computer


Posted on Jan 15, 2026 12:19 PM

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Jan 15, 2026 12:53 PM in response to Ratorres13

Ratorres13 wrote:

my computer is showing a possible virus


What are the issues or errors or messages you’re encountering that lead you to believe there might be a virus here?


Too much of the malware around is arguably the security apps that the user has intentionally installed, and too much of the rest is bogus claims from advertisements selling problematic security apps.


In most cases, mention of,”virus” is probably an advertisement: Virus Warning! What to do! - Apple Community


Lots of scams around, too: Scam Pop-ups, Scam Viruses, Scam Receipts… - Apple Community



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