MxBtDaemon in Library Startup area... from Maxtor One Touch 120 GB

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MxBtDaemon in Library Startup area... from Maxtor One Touch 120 GB

I loaded the cd for the Maxtor One Touch and it presents me with the security questions about this file MxBtDaemon (fileDescription: Maxtor Button Watcher Daemon) and it gave me the choice of fix, ignore or disable. I chose disable and after researching this online I found tons of posts about it crashing a system. I then downloaded application zapper...and removed files to trash. Though when I tried to manually delete MxBtDaemon Files from Library Startup folder it asked for administrator password. I am afraid that my computer may crash or not startup. Can I delete this start up file?

Powerbook G4 12", Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Dec 8, 2008 12:46 AM

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Dec 8, 2008 1:21 AM in response to tanaylin

Yes, daemons should only actually be functioning after a request is made to them. Also as this is not an Apple daemon, removing it should not prevent system start.

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Dec 8, 2008 1:23 AM in response to Community User

I am afraid my computer won't start up if I shut it down... do I need to remove that MxBtDaemon File...

Thanks so much!

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BDAqua

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Dec 8, 2008 3:35 AM in response to tanaylin

Yes, I'd not only remove that file, but I'd get something other than a One Touch.

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tanaylin Author

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Dec 8, 2008 8:08 AM in response to BDAqua

I am not gonna use the One Touch, but do you think I have compromised my computer and my files... risk of crashing and etc. I have my thesis for my graduate program on this computer...

Do you recommend a back up system such as Lacie OR Rocstor...for MAC.

Thanks so much!

Take Care,
Tonya

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BDAqua

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Dec 8, 2008 12:42 PM in response to tanaylin

Hi Tonya,

Get a backup right away, I like my Rocstor, avoid any with a touch button on the front, LaCie used to be good, but not certain now, or here's some more options...

http://eshop.macsales.com/search/firewire+drives

do you think I have compromised my computer and my files...

I don't think so, I think you'll be OK.

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