MacKeeper - Revision history

N Reid: /* Conclusion */ clarify

2019-01-21T10:57:23Z

Conclusion: clarify

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	=Conclusion=		=Conclusion=
	There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper remains one to avoid. If your computer shows warnings of virus infection, they may be hoax ~~popups advertising~~ MacKeeper; try [https://www.malwarebytes.com/ MalwareBytes] instead.		There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper remains one to avoid. If your computer shows warnings of virus infection, they may be hoax popup adverts for MacKeeper; try [https://www.malwarebytes.com/ MalwareBytes] instead.

	=See also=		=See also=

N Reid: /* Conclusion */ explain about virus warnings

2019-01-21T10:54:47Z

Conclusion: explain about virus warnings

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	=Conclusion=		=Conclusion=
	There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper remains one to avoid. If your computer shows warnings of virus infection, try [https://www.malwarebytes.com/ MalwareBytes] instead.		There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper remains one to avoid. If your computer shows warnings of virus infection, they may be hoax popups advertising MacKeeper; try [https://www.malwarebytes.com/ MalwareBytes] instead.

	=See also=		=See also=

N Reid: update

2019-01-21T09:48:22Z

update

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	Its functions include anti-virus, cleaning up your Mac, backing up, encrypting data, and anti-theft features.		Its functions include anti-virus, cleaning up your Mac, backing up, encrypting data, and anti-theft features.

	~~Comments about~~ the ~~app on Apple forums include many warnings from dissatisfied users, e.g.~~		Some users say that it is difficult to remove the program once installed.
	~~[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2779849]~~
	~~[https://discussions.apple.com/message/16460902]~~
	~~[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3091745]~~
	~~[https://discussions.apple~~.~~com/thread/3057579]~~

	~~Some users say that it is difficult~~ to ~~remove~~ the ~~program once installed~~.		Its original developer Zeobit, and the current owner Kromtech, have been widely criticised for aggressive and deceptive advertising.

			In 2015 Zeobit was subject to a class action suit over the product (see MacWorld reports [https://www.macworld.com/article/2968332/legal/mackeeper-customers-can-file-a-claim-to-get-their-money-back.html] [https://www.macworld.com/article/2996814/security/mackeeper-buyers-ask-for-refunds-in-droves-following-lawsuit.html]). Security breaches at Kromtech were reported in the same year.[https://9to5mac.com/2015/12/14/claimed-mackeeper-data-breach/]

	~~CATUG members who have tried~~ MacKeeper ~~likewise do '''not''' recommend~~ it, ~~finding its frequent reminders intrusive~~.		Although there are some websites that give MacKeeper positive reviews and explain how to use it, they appear to be designed to promote this product. Recent favourable or less disparaging reviews by independent bloggers disclose that they agreed discount deals with Kromtech (e.g. [https://www.nerdgrind.com/mackeeper-review/]).

	~~Although there are some websites that give~~ MacKeeper ~~positive reviews and explain how to use~~ it, ~~they appear to be designed~~ to ~~promote this~~ product.		CATUG members who have tried MacKeeper mostly do '''not''' recommend it, finding its frequent reminders intrusive. In 2016, one reported that the Apple GeniusBar eventually traced a slow-running MacBook to the product. However, two others had found it helpful, for freeing memory and removing duplicate files.

	=Conclusion=		=Conclusion=
	There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper ~~is definitely~~ one to avoid.		There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper remains one to avoid. If your computer shows warnings of virus infection, try [https://www.malwarebytes.com/ MalwareBytes] instead.

	=See also=		=See also=
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	=External links=		=External links=
	*[~~http~~://www.macworld.com/article/~~151454/2010~~/08/mackeeper.html MacKeeper 0.9.6] ~~review at Macworld: 3.5 mice out of 5 (2010)~~		*[https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3036 Do not install MacKeeper], Apple Communities op-ed, 2015
			*[https://www.macworld.com/article/2861435/software-utilities/how-to-uninstall-mackeeper-from-your-mac.html How to remove MacKeeper], MacWorld, 2018
			**[https://www.macworld.com/article/2861868/os-x/article.html Part II: removing pop-ups]

	=Credits=		=Credits=
	Summarised from an email discussion on the [[Mac-Ministry List]] in February 2012.		Summarised from an email discussion on the [[Mac-Ministry List]] in February 2012. Updated in January 2019 based on discussions in 2016 and 2017.


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N Reid: Credits

2013-12-16T23:37:45Z

Credits

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	*[http://www.macworld.com/article/151454/2010/08/mackeeper.html MacKeeper 0.9.6] review at Macworld: 3.5 mice out of 5 (2010)		*[http://www.macworld.com/article/151454/2010/08/mackeeper.html MacKeeper 0.9.6] review at Macworld: 3.5 mice out of 5 (2010)

			=Credits=
			Summarised from an email discussion on the [[Mac-Ministry List]] in February 2012.


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N Reid: MacWorld review

2012-02-20T09:35:58Z

MacWorld review

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	'''MacKeeper''' is a commercial app which covers a wide range of utility functions in a single package. It is widely advertised, and many readers will have seen its pop-up ads.		'''MacKeeper''' is a commercial app which covers a wide range of utility functions in a single package. It is widely advertised, and many readers will have seen its pop-up ads.

	Its functions include anti-virus, cleaning up your Mac, and		Its functions include anti-virus, cleaning up your Mac, backing up, encrypting data, and anti-theft features.

	Comments about the app on Apple forums include many warnings from dissatisfied users, e.g.		Comments about the app on Apple forums include many warnings from dissatisfied users, e.g.
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	=External links=		=External links=
	*[MacKeeper 0.9.6] review at Macworld: 3.5 mice out of 5 (2010)		*[http://www.macworld.com/article/151454/2010/08/mackeeper.html MacKeeper 0.9.6] review at Macworld: 3.5 mice out of 5 (2010)

N Reid: create article as a warning

2012-02-20T09:33:55Z

create article as a warning

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'''MacKeeper''' is a commercial app which covers a wide range of utility functions in a single package. It is widely advertised, and many readers will have seen its pop-up ads.

Its functions include anti-virus, cleaning up your Mac, and

Comments about the app on Apple forums include many warnings from dissatisfied users, e.g.
[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2779849]
[https://discussions.apple.com/message/16460902]
[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3091745]
[https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3057579]

Some users say that it is difficult to remove the program once installed.

CATUG members who have tried MacKeeper likewise do '''not''' recommend it, finding its frequent reminders intrusive.

Although there are some websites that give MacKeeper positive reviews and explain how to use it, they appear to be designed to promote this product.

=Conclusion=
There are other programs available that are as good or better, though not in a single package like this. MacKeeper is definitely one to avoid.

=See also=
*[[List of recommended utilities]]

=External links=
*[MacKeeper 0.9.6] review at Macworld: 3.5 mice out of 5 (2010)

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