AdwCleaner for Mac: is there such a thing?
On Windows, AdwCleaner is one of the best anti-virus tools. Here we explain whether you can also use the program to combat pests on Mac.
On Mac: Alternatives to AdwCleaner
First of all: Unfortunately the free tool AdwCleaner is not available for Mac. You can only run the software on a Windows operating system.
- This is partly due to the fact that Mac PCs are haunted by relatively little adware compared to Windows.
- However, there are good alternatives for the Mac - including, for example, the free "AppCleaner" or the "BitDefender Adware Removal Tool".
- In the next section, we will show you how to start and use the BitDefender Adware Removal Tool.
BitDefender against adware on Mac
Download the BitDefender Adware Removal Tool.
- Then open the program and click on the "Search for Adware" button.
- After a short scan time you will see all results listed. If the tool has found adware, it automatically deletes the malware for you.
- The best thing to do is to run the search again at regular intervals.
In the next practical tip, read whether you need virus protection on your Mac.