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What is the best free anti-virus download to use on my MacBook Pro?

I'm worried that whatever Apple has built into the computer is not enough security. Is there a free anti-virus download for Macs? Do they do the job or do I have to spend money on something better? The download would need to identify and fix the problems. I mostly email, search the internet, sometimes buy things, download Kindle books, do my banking, etc. I would really not want to spend any money if it's not needed. Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Feb 1, 2014 5:46 PM

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User profile for user: stevejobsfan0123
stevejobsfan0123
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Posted on Feb 1, 2014 5:47 PM

svdmmanta wrote:


I'm worried that whatever Apple has built into the computer is not enough security.

You can relieve yourself of that worry.

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Feb 1, 2014 5:48 PM in response to svdmmanta

svdmmanta wrote:


Is there a free anti-virus download for Macs? Do they do the job or do I have to spend money on something better?


In General 3rd Party AV Software and Cleaning Utilities tend to cause More Issues than they claim to fix...


They Not Required...


Mac OS X tends to look after itself.


See > Mac OS X Built in Security > http://www.apple.com/osx/what-is/security.html


More Info Here > https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4545776?tstart=0


And Here > Antivirus Discussion


The Safe Mac > http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/

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