Can any advise: I have spyware, should I purchase Mac Scan or a similar program to remove this/
I have a spyware program (atdmt) on my MAC,should I be concerned and if so any recomendations for a removal program? Thanks
That isn't 'spyware' just a tracking cookie. Just remove it.
To avoid them in future install the Ghostery Extension.
There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac has NOT been infected by a virus, it may have another security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.
You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435
The User Tip (which you are welcome to print out and retain for future reference) seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.
More useful information can also be found here:
http://www.reedcorner.net/mmg/
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I have Os Lion on my mac book pro, im not a fan of this because i cant run many games, i have the disk for snow leopard my machine came with but i get a error saying "unable to unmount disc" when i try erase my hard drive i just want OS SL back any help?
many thanks Carl.You must boot from another drive in order to erase the system drive.
Try starting up with Snow Leopard DVD inserted and C depress. That should get you booted from the DVD. Then start Disk Utitlity from DVD and erase the disk then you should be able to install Snow Leopard.
Remember that everything will be removed from the disk when you erase it and install Snow Leopard so backup first.
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Not easily, unless you backed up your data.
Did you? If not, let that be a lesson to never install anything without a backup:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1992
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Post in the iPhone forum and or in the iTunes forum. This is the MBP hardware forum.
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I am having trouble reinstalling my Itunes on my desktop which uses Windows 7 and I can download it but once it's complete i keep getting this error message...The program can't start because MSVCR80.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. Please help me.
Go to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs (Win XP) or Programs and Features (later)
Remove all of these items in the following order:
iTunes
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Apple Mobile Device Support (if this won't uninstall move on to the next item)
Bonjour
Apple Application Support
Reboot, download iTunes, then reinstall, either using an account with administrative rights, or right-clicking the downloaded installer and selecting Run as Administrator.
The uninstall and reinstall process will preserve your iTunes library and settings, but ideally you would back up the library and your other important personal documents and data on a regular basis. See this user tip for a suggested technique.
Please note:
Some users may need to follow all the steps in whichever of the following support documents applies to their system. These include some additional manual file and folder deletions not mentioned above.
HT1925: Removing and Reinstalling iTunes for Windows XP
HT1923: Removing and reinstalling iTunes for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
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So far no assistance available on Apple support, unless I pay $20.00
A bargain. We charge $50.
Just kidding!
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Can any anti-virus protection software be used with Mac?
I was wondering how to protect my laptop from viruses etc and whilst looking i've found no software thats for Mac,
Can anyone suggest anything or know of any software to help?
Thanks,You can get Norton Anti-Virus for Mac here:
http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/products/overview.jsp?pcid=ma&pvid=nav10 mac
Bear in mind that (as far as I know) there are no viruses that have been found to infect OS X. The Norton package above is intended to make sure that your Mac files are clean of PC viruses so that you don't infect your PC-based friends.
Martin Bradford-Gago
Life as an Apple Switcher: http://aurora7795.blogspot.com
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if not what would be my best bet?It would not be accurate to say that any generic USB wifi adapter will work with MacOS because not all have suitable drivers. Some do, but I suspect the majority do not. Many of the adapters that exist will work with Windows however, if you have an Intel mini and run Parallels, Fusion or BootCamp, because the vast majority of drivers are written for Windows rather than MacOS.
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Thanks !Apple has not said anything about plans for a separate iTunes U app for computers. Until such time as they do, if ever, you need to use ITunes.
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I have attempted to resolve this program by verious recommendation such as downloading Microsoft Visual C++, but nothing works. Program begin with updating iTunes.
I have a PC Window 7, 64bit,,
iTunes doesn't work, Helpturingtest includes most of what I experienced as a Solution.
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Hi Davbat2,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The articles below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the links to see more details and screenshots.
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622
http://www.apple.com/support/appleid/
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If your Mac meets these requirements:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
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