What is Advanced Mac Cleaner?
A window keeps popping up for an an app called Advanced Mac Cleaner. Is this legit? Should I do it or is it a third party scam?
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i can't seem to locate it. please help!!
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Also, this Advanced Mac cleaner - I have read here that ppl say its a scam - is there a way to block this?
Have you actually installed this garbage, or are these just scary sounding ads that pop up while you're using your browser?
There are only two apps experienced users recommend for Macs. MalwareBytes for Mac and EtreCheck. These links are each directly to the respective developer's sites. Do not even think about downloading them from anywhere else.
From what you describe, I would suggest you first run EtreCheck. When it's finished, copy/paste the full report here. All personal information is automatically redacted by EtreCheck. All we'll see is relevant information, which is what type of Mac you have, amount of RAM installed, etc., and the most important part, what processes are running. That will show whether or not your Mac is plagued with adware or other junk.
MalwareBytes focuses on finding adware, ransomware and other junk that shouldn't be on your Mac. When it's done searching, it will show a list of anything it finds and offers to remove it. The app never just deletes things without your okay.
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I have this question. But whom am I asking? This came on without permission, I can't get it off. When I called the number provided, the man wanted to access my computer. I believe this is a scam and a virus but I thought MAC did not get viruses. I don't believe the man who answered is American but Indian. I also have someone trying to access my gmail. It seems to be a person from Africa.
Regardless of the nationalities, how do I get this off my computer, Mac adware cleaner?
Did you actually read this thread, if and when you do follow the advice given to others who downloaded it, wittingly or unwittingly.
See the links in my post above yours and other attempts in this thread.
Can't the app be tossed into the trash and then empty the trash?
Never pay Best Buy for anything, other than perhaps let you out of the store should you find yourself locked inside one of them.
Sage advice in case of a terrifying occurrence.
Perhaps I could make money out of running a BB rescue service, there would be an app to summon help and then squads of people would burst in to get you out. 🙂
Csound1 wrote:
Perhaps I could make money out of running a BB rescue service, there would be an app to summon help and then squads of people would burst in to get you out. 🙂
I love it!
You can help with the uniform. 🙂
Csound1 wrote:
You can help with the uniform. 🙂
Black ninja outfits.
Yellow sashes?
Sure. Nice spring color.
(Happy Spring!!!)
Good, we'll look very dashing as we spring to the rescue. 😎
Thank you
What is Advanced Mac Cleaner?