Is Win32: Malware-gen dangerous for MacBook Pro?

Is Win32: Malware-gen dangerous for MacBook Pro? Is it necessary to do something?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Dec 15, 2013 9:39 AM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2013 9:41 AM

Welcome to Apple Support Communities


That's a Windows virus, so it's not affecting to your MacBook.


However, that virus can be transferred to any other PC, so it's important you remove it. Install an antivirus like ClamXav or Sophos, run a test and copy the result back. Also, tell us where the file with the virus is

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Dec 15, 2013 9:41 AM in response to Helstela

Welcome to Apple Support Communities


That's a Windows virus, so it's not affecting to your MacBook.


However, that virus can be transferred to any other PC, so it's important you remove it. Install an antivirus like ClamXav or Sophos, run a test and copy the result back. Also, tell us where the file with the virus is

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