Weird thing happened to my MBP! (virus?)

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No, it's not a virus, since none exist in the wild for Mac OS X. It's a graphics issue. Have you restarted your Mac since it appeared?

Mac Virus/Malware FAQ

LOL!

 

Bring it in to apple. The screen is probably messed up.

 

That isn't a virus. Your problem is caused by faulty hardware. Likely a video cable or screen.

 

Does it ever work? looks like a gpu issue, are you under applecare?

 

What he said.

 

The technical term for that is a "hiccup"! If it doesn't happen again, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

If it happened again after it cleared up, yes, take it to Apple and have them check it out.

 

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Use the hardware test that comes on the install disks that came with your mac. That could give an indication as to whether something is faulty with the hardware or not. Also, if you have it, a test with tech tool deluxe might be worth it, but don't worry if you don't have it. If it happens again, or results of the test show something, then I would take it in to apple. Otherwise, I would just dismiss it as a one off glitch/blip.