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Q: Is it possible to transfer viruses when using the migration assistant?

Is it possible to transfer viruses when using the migration assistant?

iMac, iOS 6.1, We are transferring data from pc

Posted on Feb 2, 2013 12:14 PM

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Q: Is it possible to transfer viruses when using the migration assistant?

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  • by Kappy,Helpful

    Kappy Kappy Feb 2, 2013 12:17 PM in response to MJCV11
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    Feb 2, 2013 12:17 PM in response to MJCV11

    Yes, assuming there were any to worry about. PC malware doesn't run on Macs - different platform, different operating system. However, any PC malware in your old email received can still infect other PCs were you to forward them on.