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Why shouldn't I install Windows on my iMac and what are the negatives?
Windows installed on a Mac will be open to all the thousands of virus and malware attacks that affect the Windows system whereas there are no viruses that affect Mac OS X. Unless you have a real need to have Windows on a Mac to run specific software, most popular software is available in a Mac version, Windows will occupy disc space that would otherwise be available for the Mac to use.
Can Only Windows PCs can have viruses?
Nope. Any operating system(mac, Linux, etc.) can get a virus but just like any other program, the virus has to be made to target that operating system. A windows virus won't run on a mac and a mac virus won't run in windows. Since windows is the most popular OS for desktop use, the majority of viruses target it, and thus windows users are at greater risk of getting a virus, but a mac user or a Linux user can get a virus as well if they're not careful.
Can apple Mac get virus?
Yes, a mac can if its running windows, but only the windows operating system will get it not the apple software itself>
Can apple Macintosh get viruses?
There are no viruses that affect a Mac running Mac OS X. Not quite read here: http://www.romow.com/computer-blog/rare-computer-virus-targets-macs-doesnt-infect-pcs/ http://www.dailytech.com/New+Trojan+Virus+Attacks+Mac+Computers+Via+Social+Networking+Sites/article20008.htm
How do you get a virus off your Mac?
As there are no viruses troubling Mac OS X it will be difficult to remove one. The free ClamXav software (See links below) will check your Mac and any files passed to/from Windows users which may well have a virus.
Is winndows7 virus free?
No computer is virus free, not even Macs. The reason windows has more virii is because more people have Windows Operating System. Therefore a virus programmer is looking for most of the time what will make them more money. This is the reason Macs have less virii then Windows. Is it harder to hack Mac then Windows no they are about the same comparing Windows 7 and Mac OS 10
Is there a Windows Vista equivalent of the Newton Virus on Mac?
Troika's Newton Virus experiment used the Mac's motion sensors to create the effect. The Newton Virus is currently being updated and may well be available for Windows machines that have a motion sensor. (See links below)
How do you get rid of a virus when Windows xp will not start?
Reinstall Windows XP from your CD or DVD set and reformat your hard drive. This will erase everything including the virus. Also, get a Mac.
Does apple computers get vioses?
No, not yet. They do get a very low percentage of malware/spy-ware tho. It's rare but does happen. So you should still use a (free) malware/virus program just to be safe. Mac's can still pass on virus's to Windows machines so most Mac Malware programs do search Mac files for Windows Virus executable's.
How do you detct a virus on a Mac?
There are no viruses that infect Mac OS X so it is impossible to detect a virus. You can use ClamXAV to check if there are Windows viruses that you may be passing onto people using a computer with the Windows operating system. If your Mac software is up to date it will inform you if you have managed to download and install some form of Malware on your Mac.
Does Mac get any viruses?
There are no viruses that affect Mac OS X. If a Mac is running the Windows operating system then it is liable to be infected by the thousands of viruses that exploit the inherent vulnerabilities in Windows.
Can apple computers remove viruses from infected potable hard drives?
Apple Computer does not sell or make Anti Virus software. You would have to buy and a Mac compatible Anti-Virus software from a 3rd party and install it on the Mac. You would also have to read the manual to see if the Mac compatible Anti-Virus looks for a Windows version of the Virus.
