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Cleanmymac X
Oct 22, 2018 21:59:58   #
jsktb Loc: Westerly, Rhode Island
 
Is anyone using the new cleanmymac X 2018 program? I have never used any 3rd third party program of this nature out of fear of messing things up and creating a much more major problem for myself. Just updating the operating system is for me a big deal. I am using High Sierra and will most likely move to Mojave soon. I have been pleased with the technical support provided by Apple but should not turn to them when things slow down. It is obvious that I am limited on the computer side of things. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

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Oct 22, 2018 22:23:25   #
rb61 Loc: Maple Grove, MN
 
I don't know which MAC clean program that I clicked on, but I do know that a ton of unwanted pop-up ads started at the same time.
Looking forward to recommendations from forum members.

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Oct 23, 2018 05:46:10   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
I was recently at the MAC store in Colorado Springs. The technician recommended that no site such as you describe should be used as your MAC does not need it.

Dennis

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Oct 23, 2018 06:44:17   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
I've had a Mac for 25 years. DON'T GO NEAR IT.

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Oct 23, 2018 07:26:48   #
hj Loc: Florida
 
Look at reviews on Amazon for "Cleanmymac" and you will see horror stories. I wouldn't risk it.

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Oct 23, 2018 07:58:12   #
oldart Loc: Dallas, Texas
 
I have been using Macintosh since 1992. ESET Cyber Security was recommended to me by a local Mac person and I've been using it for about two years. No problems of any kind.

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Oct 23, 2018 08:12:11   #
traderjohn Loc: New York City
 
jsktb wrote:
Is anyone using the new cleanmymac X 2018 program? I have never used any 3rd third party program of this nature out of fear of messing things up and creating a much more major problem for myself. Just updating the operating system is for me a big deal. I am using High Sierra and will most likely move to Mojave soon. I have been pleased with the technical support provided by Apple but should not turn to them when things slow down. It is obvious that I am limited on the computer side of things. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Is anyone using the new cleanmymac X 2018 program?... (show quote)

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Oct 23, 2018 09:00:11   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I'd avoid something like that. Just because.

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Oct 23, 2018 09:21:56   #
cheineck Loc: Hobe Sound, FL
 
foathog wrote:
I've had a Mac for 25 years. DON'T GO NEAR IT.


Follow this advice foarhog posted! Apple tech told the same thing.

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Oct 23, 2018 10:11:56   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
I've been using CleanMyMac for several years now, and no problems with it. When CleanMyMacX came out, they changed things, and now there is an annual fee for using it. I've found it to be useful. YMMV, as they say.

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Oct 23, 2018 10:24:41   #
Largobob
 
I have been an Apple user since the Apple 2e. You shouldn't need any protection for your Mac......if you remember to ALWAYS SAY NO if an application asks you if it is OK to install....unless it comes from the Apple site, or is from a known legitimate site. Your Apple is not able to get virus, etc, UNLESS YOU give permission.

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Oct 23, 2018 12:26:42   #
peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
 
I use it and like it, mostly to purge obsolete stuff. Whether it's actually needed is another debatable subject. Amazon reviews are mostly favorable. MacWorld gives it 4 out of 5 mice. (https://www.macworld.com/article/2915929/software-utilities/cleanmymac-3-review-make-more-room-on-your-crowded-hard-drive.html) You can buy either a subscription or a one-time purchase. Works with MacOS Majave.

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Oct 23, 2018 14:24:18   #
Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak
 
peterg wrote:
I use it and like it, mostly to purge obsolete stuff. Whether it's actually needed is another debatable subject. Amazon reviews are mostly favorable. MacWorld gives it 4 out of 5 mice. (https://www.macworld.com/article/2915929/software-utilities/cleanmymac-3-review-make-more-room-on-your-crowded-hard-drive.html) You can buy either a subscription or a one-time purchase. Works with MacOS Majave.


That’s what I use it for, just to clean up old junk. It also works well for uninstalling any sodtware you don’t want or bo longer need. I have no anti virus programs.

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Oct 23, 2018 16:00:25   #
hj Loc: Florida
 
So, so sorry.... I confused Cleanmymac with another program Mackeeper. On Amazon mackeeper has 90% one out of five stars.

hj wrote:
Look at reviews on Amazon for "Cleanmymac" and you will see horror stories. I wouldn't risk it.

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