After one downloads this "free" MacKeeper..is it really free > and what problems can it present ?
Hi Richard
Mackeeper is alright - but its not free. You can get a coupon code that gives you 50% off (its what I used - Google it 🙂)
The 'free' version you are referring to, would most likely be the 14/15 day trial I believe.
In any case, I only paid like $20 for it, and it has AV, anti-theft, and some other useful cleaning apps.
I absolutely disagree with the other poster; there are too many reports here about MacKeeper causing more problems than it can fix. It's great that he doesn't have a problem with it - I wouldn't allow it on my machines.
Frankly, you don't need it. Maintenance scripts are run automatically during the night; if the Mac is sleeping, they will run later. If you feel compelled that you must run a cleaning app occasionally, you can download Onyx (that is free).
Edit: Addendum: You might want to look at this:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3018826
(there are plenty of others - simply search for mackeeper)
If you feel the need to run a maintenance utility, I also recommend OnyX.
I used OnyX monthly back in Tiger, Leopard and early on in Snow Leopard, but found that that sort of maintenance is not really needed in the later OS X versions unless you are having trash, cache or permission issues.
I also use OnyX as well, I simply purchased Mac keeper for the automation, and the anti-theft.
It's good because it can help if your Mac gets stolen, and its a lot cheaper than some of the other anti-theft services out there 🙂
Don't download mackeeper!
1st: when you get the pop-ups, they will get worse over time. I heard from other people they even could'nt open their Safari anymore. The problem with mackeeper pop-ups is that they you can't view a website before you press some buttons of them (wich leeds to problems) and that they aren't pop-ups from the site you're viewing (so the site you're viewing don't get paid for it).
To avoid this pop-ups: download glimmerblocker!
Really search on internet if you can trust it (I also did), but you'll see it's safe. Really great software. Since I downloaded it, and put it on, I never got these problems anymore!
I never downoaded mackeeper but still the pop-up would show up more frequntly over time, really frustrating.
2nd: When you download it, you got some serious problems. It isn't good software at all. It slows your mac to a new level. I don't know what to do in this case.
After trying MAcKeeper Safari and other Browsers have started to behave very unstably, sites are asking to turn on Java script but it shows turned on in the preferences; advertisements for MAcKeeper is showing up on sites that are unrelated, if the same sites are viewed through a proxy server these adverts disappear. Something very strange is going on.
My advice, stay well clear of this program if you don't want a lot of issues. I really regret trying it out.
i couldn't find the 50% off mackeeper coupon.. i think it expired.. but here's one for 15% off that works instantly:
You are correct.
MacKeeper is highly invasive malware that can de-stablize your operating system. It is also a rip-off.
How to uninstall MacKeeper malware:
http://applehelpwriter.com/2011/09/21/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-malware/
Hi ajim.
You joined today just to push MacKeeper? Zeobit are getting desperate.
TaylorN90 wrote:
I also use OnyX as well, I simply purchased Mac keeper for the automation, and the anti-theft.
Mac's don't need anything, certainly don't need performance robbing, always on, third party anti-virus that has always caused problems in the past as Apple changes things and combats malware themselves, why Mac's hardly get any malware, and if they do, not for long.
For those who deal with Windows files and want to clean the filth off, there is the free ClamXav
For those who get a rare corrupt cache file, there is the free OnyX, which has been around for ages.
For people by accident have a lot of duplicate files, which doesn't occur very often, there is Decloner and others
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/30827/decloner
TaylorN90 wrote:
It's good because it can help if your Mac gets stolen, and its a lot cheaper than some of the other anti-theft services out there 🙂
It "can" help, but it really can't and $40 a year is really wasted.
For those who want to track down a rarely stolen Mac there is free Prey
This is the facts about recovereing a stolen Mac.
If you don't get the computer within the first week or so, by some dumb local kid who snatched it and wants to use it, keeps all your data on it, your options after that are pretty slim concerning recovery options.
The problem with tracking software is there isn't a whole lot of "open" networks for the computer to connect automatically to the Internet anymore. Most networks are now password protected, so in order to get on a network means one has to enter the password into OS X, which means they got to get into it first.
The way most Mac's are they are password protected, the thief when confronted with a password screen, is likely going to wipe the entire computer to remove all traces of the former owner, including MacKeeper and Prey, for sale on eBay, classifieds, overseas etc. or to use it themselves. Any pro thief or fence with brains is going to let a hot device "cool" off for some time before messing with it, then it's going to get wiped of all data and sold in a way as not to be traceable back to the seller.
Even if the wiped computer id gets picked up by Apple's servers and Apple cooperates (likely not) and provides a consistent IP where the computer is located, the costs involved recovering the machine is going to be in most cases, substantially more than the machine is worth, in another State or country halfway around the world. Then it's likely going to be some innocent who bought it used off eBay or classified and can't locate the purchaser.
Unless you had your Mac just stolen and Prey picked it up in a few days and you ran down to the police station with tons of evidence showing you know exactly where it's at, the police will likely do nothing or hope it shows up in a raid they made, as they are looking for someone to arrest and throw in jail so they can meet their quota's (jail is a business) so they want to make sure if they are going out with you, they can make a arrest. God forbid if your wrong or you just missed the thief at the coffee shop, you likely won't get another shot.
If your really concerned about recuperating your losses on a stolen Mac, you should buy insurance. Some forms of renters and property insurance covers loss from a burglery, provided the Mac was stolen in such a manner.
So what is that $40 a year for MacKeeper really going for? Nothing.
why is mackeeper so popular if it doesn't work? do they advertise like crazy?
They sell it via persistant pop-ups and lock you in if you are foolish enough to respond to them.
The only maintenance a Mac needs is a backup*:
http://www.macmaps.com/backup.html
All other tools supplement existing backed up systems, but can and should never be used without a backup. Because the same symptoms that apply to these tools, can also mean a hard drive is dying.
I googled OnyX and when I tried a free scan on one of the links, MacKeeper came up. I deleted it and went to another link and CleanMyMac came up. How do you go to only OnyX? I have a pre-Intel mac that does not cleaned up. Right now I cannot even create a photo album in Facebook because it won't upload any photos.
"MacKeeper offer free download to check your Mac..any good ?
