My Mac is runnung really slow. Malware??

I think I may have picked up some malware. my imac started getting slower with the latest update version to 8.3. Now it hardley moves at all. Im not very computer savvy as i am an "old girl" who is self taught. Can someone tell me where i should lokk and what i can try?

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012), iOS 8.3

Posted on Jun 10, 2015 7:03 PM

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Jun 10, 2015 7:05 PM in response to ymhan@54

The Easy, safe, effective method:

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php


If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/



Pete

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