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Verify – you should see simply ~/Downloads in the folders being watched.Your Downloads Folder Will Now be Monitored Alternatively you can push the plus button and navigate to your Downloads folder. Drag Home Folder Into the Windowĭrag your Downloads folder into the window. This is the feature you only get if you buy directly from and is not available in the Mac App Store version. We’re going to set it to watch your Downloads folder, because that’s where new stuff shows up that we want scanned. Sentry keeps an eye on any folder you choose. It might seem odd also to UNcheck update virus definitions on launch, but we’re going to do that on a schedule instead in a later step.

I DO however allow the application to check for updates on launch like any other program. I also don’t update virus definitions on launch because we’ll put it on a schedule in a later step. Your spam filter will catch most of this and put it in a spam bucket but ClamXav will stil find it and give you CONSTANT popups about it.

Believe it or not, UNcheck scanning your email for malware.

You can set these as you desire, especially the audible alerts.

When you first launch ClamXav it’s a good idea to update the Virus Definitions. As Clamxav website says 'ClamXav is a trusted and highly recommended anti-virus and malware scanner for Mac OS X with the ability to detect both Mac and Windows threats.' Unlike some of the reviews below.Īfter installation, log out of your Mac and back in. Scan a specific file or your entire hard drive.

ClamXAV keeps threats at bay and puts you firmly in charge of your Mac’s security.

I think it’s well worth the $30 and by paying for it I’m helping to ensure the development of the product continues.ĬlamXAV is a popular virus checker for OS X. Note: ClamXav used to be free but as of June 2015 is a commercial product. The Mac App Store version does not contain the Sentry tool that allows constant scanning for changes by folder, so this tutorial is for the download version which you can get at. ClamXav can be downloaded directly or through the Mac App Store.