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McAffee anti virus

Our internet provider is allowing everyone to install McAfee Anti virus protection for free. Do I need it in addition to what comes on the iMac?

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iMac with Retina 5K display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Jan 29, 2018 1:39 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Jan 29, 2018 1:57 PM in response to cWade

NO! Mac OS was designed from it's very onset to be extremely secure and only needs to be kept up-to-date to remain so. Mac OS does NOT benefit in any way from any antivirus, cleaning or any other third party "maintenance" apps. In fact, at best they are worthless and at worst they can damage Mac OS and make the computer unstable.

In short, ignore the ISP's offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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JimmyCMPIT

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Jan 29, 2018 1:43 PM in response to cWade

you not only don't need it but all it will do is cause problems.

No AV is recommended, just keep your Mac up-to-date unless you want to constantly run into 3rd party solutions that are a disaster at best.

And if your ISP tells you that you need it on your Mac send them here and we will set them straight on the subject.

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cWade Author

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Jan 29, 2018 4:58 PM in response to cWade

I guess you don’t want to hear about that it has an iPad and iPhone component too. 🙂

Didnt think I would need it but wanted to know if I overlooked something. I did install it and ran a scan. It didn’t find anything so I’ll de-install it now.

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Answer 4

Jan 29, 2018 2:15 PM in response to cWade

No you don't need it. And please don't send your ISP here.

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