Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
How do I get rid of this application? I am almost certain that it is wrecking my macbook air! Every time I login we get the message "Do you want the application “NetSearchPanel” to accept incoming network connections?" . I have removed the profile that was created and the extensions in chrome but it still keeps appearing. I cant find any dubious application either. Does anyone have any ideas?
It's unlikely you will find a file by that name anywhere on your Mac.
To ascertain the cause, start by inspecting the contents of the following folder:
~/Library/LaunchAgents
To open that folder, copy the entire line above and paste it in the Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field. Make it look like this:
... and click the Go button.
A Finder window will open. Make sure all its file names are readable by selecting View > as List or other selection that shows that folder's complete contents. Then, take a screenshot of that Finder window.
Often, there is nothing in that Launch Agents folder so don't be surprised to find it empty.
In the same manner as the above, navigate to this next folder:
/Library/LaunchDaemons
The Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field should look like this:
... and click the Go button once again.
Once again ensure all its files and their names are readable and capture a screenshot.
Then, repeat that exercise with the following folder:
/Library/LaunchAgents
Notice its pathname is different than the other two. The Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field should look like this:
In the end, you will have captured the contents of the following three separate folders:
~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
/Library/LaunchAgents
All three will be saved to your Mac's Desktop with names "Screen Shot... " followed by the date and time they were captured. Please be sure to include or otherwise indicate the name of the folder that corresponds to each screenshot, so that you and I can keep track of which ones they are.
Post their entire contents of all three windows, one at a time, using the "picture" icon that appears below your reply text:
It's unlikely you will find a file by that name anywhere on your Mac.
To ascertain the cause, start by inspecting the contents of the following folder:
~/Library/LaunchAgents
To open that folder, copy the entire line above and paste it in the Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field. Make it look like this:
... and click the Go button.
A Finder window will open. Make sure all its file names are readable by selecting View > as List or other selection that shows that folder's complete contents. Then, take a screenshot of that Finder window.
Often, there is nothing in that Launch Agents folder so don't be surprised to find it empty.
In the same manner as the above, navigate to this next folder:
/Library/LaunchDaemons
The Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field should look like this:
... and click the Go button once again.
Once again ensure all its files and their names are readable and capture a screenshot.
Then, repeat that exercise with the following folder:
/Library/LaunchAgents
Notice its pathname is different than the other two. The Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field should look like this:
In the end, you will have captured the contents of the following three separate folders:
~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
/Library/LaunchAgents
All three will be saved to your Mac's Desktop with names "Screen Shot... " followed by the date and time they were captured. Please be sure to include or otherwise indicate the name of the folder that corresponds to each screenshot, so that you and I can keep track of which ones they are.
Post their entire contents of all three windows, one at a time, using the "picture" icon that appears below your reply text:
Thank you very much for your instructions John. This identified the two culprits which I have subsequently deleted (& emptied trash). She works perfectly now with no yahoo hijack or a constant need to deny access on login.
Much apreciated.
Best Regards
Dez
Great! Thanks for the update.
The two files in your first screenshot, the ones with a lot of numbers in their names, can probably be deleted also. And use caution when hosting a torrent client—it's another potential vector for malware.
i also have the same issue, however i have alot more launch agents etc than Dez, should i follow the same steps?
thanks.
NetSearchPanel
