Does Apple recommend MacKeeper?

Does Apple recommend MacKeeper?

That "recommendation" was by a spammer pushing services for their web services in that one, and a lot of other topics. The link to download MacKeeper was on their site, not Apple's. Post was removed for at least a couple of forum rule violations. In short, Apple had nothing to do with any such recommendation.

Is MacKeeper approved by Apple?

"MacKeeper" is not an Apple product. (Please note that references to the original developers, Zeobit, also now refer to Kromtech Alliance Corp, who acquired MacKeeper and PCKeeper from ZeoBit LLC in early 2013.)

How do I get rid of MacKeeper virus on my Mac?

Your Mac is very good at doing its own 'cleaning' and doesn't need any such program. Do NOT use MacKeeper, it is scamware and can do your system real harm. OS X does not need cleaning, it does its own maintenance. Uninstall it if it was installed.

Is MacKeeper run by Apple?

Can MacKeeper harm your computer?

Do I really need MacKeeper?

In short: you don't really need MacKeeper – the ability to delete temporary files could be helpful, but that's about it. If you need the occasional system utility to do something specific, you should look for a solid, free utility that does that one thing.

Yes, MacKeeper will protect your Mac against viruses and malware. You'll be able to run virus scans that will detect a variety of malware, including adware and trojans. MacKeeper also protects your device in real-time — alerting you to any malware that may have been downloaded onto your Mac.

Is MacKeeper bad for my Mac?

In its defense, MacKeeper is not actually malware; it's just very aggressive and possibly dishonest. In a test conducted by Austrian lab AV-Comparatives on behalf of IDG, MacKeeper "found" 500 MB of "dangerous" software on a fresh, fully patched installation of OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

How do I clean out my Mac?

To clean the screen on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, first shut down the computer and unplug the power adapter. Dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with water only, then use it to clean the computer's screen.

Does MacKeeper actually work?

When browsing the web on a Mac, you may come across adverts for MacKeeper, a 'free security tool'. But we'd recommend avoiding this program, and uninstalling it if you've already placed it on your computer. The free version of MacKeeper tells you about system problems or virus infections, but somewhat dishonestly.

Is MacKeeper Safe 2019?

Is MacKeeper worth the money?

In our view, MacKeeper is completely safe and, hence, worth the purchase. Yes, programs that can affect the integrity and performance of a Mac computer do exist; MacKeeper, however, isn't one of them, in our experience. As such, in this respect, yes, MacKeeper is a purchase worth making.