10 Step Mac tutorial on how to remove ALL viruses, malware, adware, spyware, and basic Mac maintenance and cleaning 2021. Full Deep Clean.

UPDATED VERSION FOR 2025: https://youtu.be/oQTtBAU3WeE

Previous Versions Of This Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqO9l1EbiZbvQhk0L0mfocRKPvTanyZAK

Securely back up your data (unlimited): https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup.html#af9u36

1. (Time Stamp 0:30) - Disk Utility First Aid

2. (Time Stamp 1:31) - Malware Scan: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/ (CLICK Free Download)
- If needed, How to allow apps from anywhere: https://youtu.be/WiYmUXVOlgI

3. (Time Stamp 4:20) - Virus Scan - Only Use ONE Of The Free Options Listed Below:
a) Avast: https://www.avast.com/en-us/mac
b) AVG: https://www.avg.com/en-ww/homepage#mac
c) Avira: https://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-mac
d) Sophos: https://home.sophos.com/download-mac-anti-virus

4. (Time Stamp 6:20) Malicious Profile Removal

5. (Time Stamp 6:54) Web Browser Clean, Security Check, & Optimization
a) Google Chrome (Time Stamp 7:05)
b) Mozilla Firefox (Time Stamp 11:12)
c) Safari (Time Stamp 14:14)

6. (Time Stamp 16:12) Apple Updates

7. (Time Stamp 16:58) Login Items Audit

8. (Time Stamp 17:40) Garbage File Removal

9. (Time Stamp 19:14) Removal of all bad applications and programs:

10. (Time Stamp 22:25) Restart your Mac

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you continue to have problems AFTER completing ALL of the steps, I would recommend you back up ALL of your important data, and then do a factory reset as shown here: https://youtu.be/FDRFZYImzPQ

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