Anti Virus Protection: Do you need to purchase Anti-Virus Program with this Mac Desktop?
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In the past we could say that have an Anti-Virus Program on your Mac was not necessary because Mac was not used by many people, but today it has become so well known operating system that now some people with bad intentions have it in their sights. By the way, it will be more secure if you install an Anti-Virus program in your Mac, for Mac Internet security I recommend: Little Snitch.
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You should *have* a reputable antivirus app on your machine, but Microsoft's Windows Defender is acceptable if you would like a free, basic, easy to maintain software.Please also read the following article:Tools for a Safer PC - Krebs on Security - http://krebsonsecurity.com/tools-for-a-safer-pc/(Note that "Microsoft Security Essentials" is now known as "Windows Defender" which I referenced above.)
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Sorry for the delayed response, I'm purchased the computer in 2011 and I have had it since. I have had no problems with the computer except the "A" occasionally sticks. There was a security software on there for most of the computers life but there is not one currently since I have not needed to use the computer recently. I have not any virus problems with the computer. I have had no issues with it, I just don't need it.
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It comes with some trial antivirus software like McAffee I think. I personaly uninstalled it, and left the Windows antivirus (now part of Windows Defender, in windows 8).
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Add the MacBook in your scale of preferences and then you could get it and I guarantee you that Mac is one of the best products out there and you have no time buying antivirus no more
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I'm not sure but you cannot put any antivirus program on it. You have to use the one that comes with the tablet. There are many programs that are not compatible with the operating system. For example; you cannot download Google Earth. I bough this tablet when it first came out and I am very sorry. The touch screen stinks too!
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I bought this as an Anti-Virus. If you go to the web site it lists what this covers. I received the CD and box which lists it as an Anti-Virus. For Anti-Malware I also use SuperAntiSpyware.
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You should *have* a reputable antivirus app on your machine, but Microsoft's Windows Defender is acceptable if you would like a free, basic, easy to maintain software. Please also read the following article: Tools for a Safer PC - Krebs on Security - http://krebsonsecurity.com/tools-for-a-safer-pc/ (Note that "Microsoft Security Essentials" is now known as "Windows Defender" which I referenced above.)
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It comes with norton or mcafee, im not sure. I have a different software i use.
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You usually don't need an antivirus. I use history eraser &advanced; task killer on the regular &it; seems to keep my phone clean.
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No Microsoft Office. There is a version installed, but I think it's trial or something. I put mine and it's ok. About the antivirus, it comes with McAfee, it's a 30 day trial, I'm not sure what happens after it expires, but I didn't like and I'm going to change for AVG.
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It was a downloaded version so if I remember correctly it just loads. Since I brought it for 3 users the anti-virus software was stored in Amazon library so I later downloaded it to a second labtop. I think the activation key is posted in the library because I needed it the second time I downloaded since it will load the trail version and then activate the full version when you put in the activation key.
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I honestly do not know if you can. I believe its a yes, But...I I have never purchased a Apple Care for my Macs or protection for my PC's. If you are handy with maintaining your computers minimal knowledge you can fix things your self. I back up my stuff on external drives regularly you cant go wrong even if a major HD failure. I use "Super Duper" when I hit other snags I google the exact symptoms and always bail my self out every time.I only hit one minor snag in a couple of years and fixed it. The money I do save I use for other cool gadgets.
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Fiona is right about security essentials, but you can still get free anti-virus with Avast. Works great!
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it came with 30 day trial of McAffi but I always remove the anti virus that comes with any computer and install Microsoft Essentials which proved to be better than any thing else as it is effective (never had any problems with it) and free.
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Yes, I've purchased one recently and it comes with the McAfee Antivirus software, free for 60 days. I bought it back in May. It's about to expire. Due to cost of today's Antivirus software I will probably search for a free version. Microsoft has Microsoft Essentials which is free and works pretty well.
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Interesting question...I can't say for sure but after installation; it did not work fill blowed and maybe it was nothing to do with it, but I had pay $300.00 to get a virus off my computer.