Mac OS X does not get viruses. Is this true?

No. What is true is there are no known viruses affecting OS X at the present time.
Helpful Links Regarding Virus Protection
An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on malware.
For general anti-virus protection I recommend using ClamXav.

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I have been hearing about the "heartbleed vulnerability" and told to change all my passwords. Does this apply to Macs? I thought they could not get viruses and this was one of the reasons I got one.

See What is Heartbleed?
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Lov command link does not get refreshed

We are using Jheadstart 11.1.1.4.26 with Jdeveloper 11.1.1.4 and we think we have found a bug.
The scenario includes two items, an inputtext (FirstName) and an LovItem (ManagerId)
The LovItem (ManagerId) is dependent on the inputtext (FirstName) with Clear/Refresh and has a Disabled Expession #{bindings.EmployeesFirstName.inputValue==null} so that when the Firstname is null the LovItem (ManagerId) is disabled.
This seems to work fine except from the commandLink of the LovItem which does not get refreshed. This is probably because the Id of the commandLink is not included in the componentsToRefresh item inside the EmployeesFirstNameDependsOnItem.
Of course we could create a custom vm for the default/misc/facesConfig/dependsOnItemBean.vm and pass the id of the commandlink but we are looking for a more generic way.
<managed-bean id="__168">
<managed-bean-name id="__169">EmployeesFirstNameDependsOnItem</managed-bean-name>
<managed-bean-class id="__170">oracle.jheadstart.controller.jsf.bean.DependsOnItemBean</managed-bean-class>
<managed-bean-scope id="__171">application</managed-bean-scope>
<managed-property id="__172">
<property-name id="__173">itemsToClear</property-name>
<list-entries id="__174">
<value id="__175">EmployeesManagerId</value>
</list-entries>
</managed-property>
<managed-property id="__176">
<property-name id="__177">componentsToRefresh</property-name>
<list-entries id="__178">
<value id="__179">EmployeesManagerId</value>
</list-entries>
</managed-property>
</managed-bean>
I sent a testcase to '[email protected]' last friday.
Regards
Vasileios

Vasileios,
Thank, I was able to reproduce this. We will fix it in the next release.
Here is how you can fix it using custom templates:
- add the following macro to your custom macros file:
#macro (ITEM_LINK_PARTIAL_TRIGGERS)
partialTriggers = "#foreach($item in $JHS.current.item.dependsOnItems) #if (($JHS.current.pageComponent.hasOverflowRight || $JHS.current.pageComponent.hasOverflowRightWithSplitter || $JHS.current.pageComponent.hasOverflowBelow || $JHS.current.pageComponent.hasOverflowBelowWithSplitter) && $JHS.current.item.displayInTableOverflow && !$item.displayInTableOverflow)${JHS.current.group.shortName}PC:${JHS.current.group.shortName}Tab:#end${item.id}#end" #end
- in the custom formLovItem and tableLovItem templates, add this macro to the commandLink element:
<af:commandLink immediate="true" partialSubmit="true" #ITEM_DISABLED_IN_FORM() #ITEM_UPDATEABLE_IN_FORM() id="#NEW_ID("cl")" #ITEM_LINK_PARTIAL_TRIGGERS()
Steven Davelaar,
JHeadstart team.

How to get indesign from iMac to mac powerbook which does not have cd slot?

how to get indesign from iMac to mac powerbook which does not have cd slot?

That will not work!
You cannot copy or migrate Adobe applications from computer to computer. There are a whole host of files in different locations which have to be installed, and copying will not do it.
In fact, you'll now have to use the Adobe Cleaner tool to remove the mess you created. You can get to it here:
Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation ... - Adobe

I am having a problem with pop pups and small windows with ads constantly opening up on my safari?? Thought that macs didn't get virus? this looks like one- any experts around? please help me fix it with your instructions? really don't know what to do...

Hi everyone,
I am having a problem with my Mac OS X 10.7.5 mac book air , there are constant pop pups and small windows with ads blinking constantly opening up on my safari in front of everything?? it is constantly interupting me and makes me mistakingly click on it then another new windows open behind the one im using..
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Those are not viruses. You have probably installed some malware:
The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide
Helpful Links Regarding Malware Protection
An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware.
See these Apple articles:
          Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection
          OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
          OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
          About file quarantine in OS X
If you require anti-virus protection Thomas Reed recommends using Dr.Web Light from the App Store. It's free, and since it's from the App Store, it won't destabilize the system. If you prefer one of the better known commercial products, then Thomas recommends using Sophos.(Thank you to Thomas Reed for these recommendations.) If you already use Sophos, then be aware of this if you are using Mavericks: OS X Mavericks- Sophos Anti-Virus on-access scanner versions 8.0 - 9.1 may cause unexpected restarts
From user Joe Bailey comes this equally useful advice:
The facts are:
1. There is no anti-malware software that can detect 100% of the malware out there.
2. There is no anti-malware that can detect anything targeting the Mac because there
     is no Mac malware in the wild, and therefore, no "signatures" to detect.
3. The very best way to prevent the most attacks is for you as the user to be aware that
     the most successful malware attacks rely on very sophisticated social engineering
     techniques preying on human avarice, ****, and fear.
4. Internet popups saying the FBI, NSA, Microsoft, your ISP has detected malware on
    your computer is intended to entice you to install their malware thinking it is a
    protection against malware.
5. Some of the anti-malware products on the market are worse than the malware
    from which they purport to protect you.
6. Be cautious where you go on the internet.
7. Only download anything from sites you know are safe.
8. Avoid links you receive in email, always be suspicious even if you get something
    you think is from a friend, but you were not expecting.
9. If there is any question in your mind, then assume it is malware.

My mac book pro does not start but has error message with a question mark on screen. took it in and was told probably the hard drive as could not reconize it so bought new one but still not connecting.what do i do

My mac book pro does not connect but shows an error message with a question mark on the screen.I took it to a retailer that said it was not reconizing the hard drive.He said i needed a new hard drive but it may be something else as well but he was sure a new hard drive would fix it.So putting faith in someone who deals with them i purchased a new hard drive to find it was still not working although he said the computer did know reconize the hard drive and i may have to send it away to get it checked .After already paying 120 pounds for a new hard drive and they wanting another 80.00 pounds to diagnose it i am a little sceptical.
That's why i am interested on anyone's help.

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
I think that your Mac detects your hard disk, but the problem is that your new hard disk doesn't contain any operating system, so your Mac doesn't find any bootable partition and you see a question mark.
If your Mac came with DVDs, insert the Mac OS X Install DVD and hold the C key while your Mac is starting. Then, just install Mac OS X. If the hard disk isn't prepared to install Mac OS X, you will have to erase it using "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". See > http://pondini.org/OSX/DU1.html

Finder & Dock do not work - Mac Hard Drive does not appear on Desktop

Until yesterday, my powerbook was working properly.
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A.CHAMP wrote:
Nota: if i used my daugther login (she is not admin), I have the same issues.
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EDIT:
I have around 5 Go space left on my Mac
Also, your getting very low on disk space. Try to copy some of the data off to other media. *Do it before you try applying the combo, you'll need the space.*
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Load remote images in html mail setting does not get saved. I have to turn it off every time I log in. Is this a bug?

Load remote images in html mail setting does not get saved. I have to turn it off every time I log in. Is this a bug?

Plug your phone into the wall charger for at least 30 minutes...make sure you have a sim card in the phone...then:
Leave the USB cable connected to your computer, but NOT your phone, iTunes running, press & hold the home button while connecting the USB cable to your dock connector, continue holding the home button until you see “Connect to iTunes” on the screen. You may now release the home button. iTunes should now display that it has detected your phone in recovery mode, if not quit and reopen iTunes. If you still don’t see the recovery message repeat these steps again. iTunes will give you the option to restore from a backup or set up as new.
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Migration Assistant: Problems transferring data from PC (XP SP3) to new Mac Pro 2012 - can not get Migration Assistant to work as PC will not display verfify passcode

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Why not turn off the Windows firewall and uninstall any other firewall software you have installed?
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We are using a SA520W as our primary router and have a fiber connection attached to the default WAN interface. We would like to improve our uptime using a secondary internet connection on the optional WAN interface.
We have bought a dovado tiny 4g router for this other connection. It acts as a dhcp server but the Cisco router does not get an IP from the dovado router. The router works as expected when connected to a normal computer. But somehow the cisco router doesnt get an IP.
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Hello Christian,
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Cisco Small Business Support Center
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I have a G5 and bought and upgraded to osx 10.5. now i need to upgrade to 10.5.6 or higher, but when i download and try to install, i get message "this volume does not meet requirements for this update".

i am trying to sync an ipad to a power mac g5. i bought and upgraded to osx 10.5 and have tried to download and 10.5.6 or higher, but i keep getting same message: "you cannot install mac os x update on this volume. this volume does not meet requirements for this update". help!

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iTunes Store account
Internet access
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Mac OSX lion does not connect to wifi automatically

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could you please help me with this problem?

Bump
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Exactly where did you download Flash from, if you did not download it from
http://get2.adobe.com/flashplayer/
you did not get an authorized version.
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Hello I have a problem with Mac Pro, iPhoto does not want to stay open and close as I can figure this out? thanks

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G/L Account mentioned on line level does not get hit in Journal entry on GRPO and AP Invoice in SAP B1 9.0 PL - 11

Hi,
G/L Account mentioned on line level does not get hit in Journal entry on GRPO and AP Invoice in SAP B1 9.0 PL - 11
I am creating an independent AP Invoice, there are two issues:
1. On line level G/L Account field is not open for selection
2. I have then selected and updated the account on Form Settings. Same account gets updated on line level.
In Journal Entry selected G/L account on line level shall be hitted. But it does not put any effect on JE. Accounting is set by Warehouse. It picks up accounts from warehouse only.
Need help its urgent.
Thanks in advance.

Invoice is Item Type.
G/L Accounts are set by Warehouse. But if explicitly we are want to change the account on line level in that case, it is not getting reflected in Journal entry. On AR Invoice same scenario works perfectly. On line level I can change the accounts explicitly and have the effect on Journal entries.
Issue seems to be on AP side only.
As required please find attached the screen shots.
JEwith mapped GL Account on Warehouse
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Thanks & Regards
Sonil

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