You have on the application's interface a drop zone where you can drag-and-drop the folder or the file you want to scan. The antivirus isn't running as a real-time on-access scanner, so you need to scan your files manually. The thing is, there are certain situations when a Windows virus can attack a Mac OS installation or an unwanted program can do that too in certain situations. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive.Įven though Mac OS X is considered a secure operating system from the viruses that actively attack the system point of view, the users shouldn't enjoy the 'status quo'. ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac’s security.I've tested for building ClamAV (from version 0.90.x to version 0.103.x) on Mac OS X 10.4.
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