Is "CleanMyMac" safe to use on macOS Catalina. Conflicting information...

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Is "CleanMyMac" safe to use on macOS Catalina. Conflicting information...

I have read before to NEVER use programs like "CleanMyMac" as they mass delete files which has potential to cause damage to ones MacBook and the operating system.

I also have read that "CleanMyMac" is "notarized by Apple on macOS Catalina."

Can anyone confirm whether or not "CleanMyMac" is a safe way to quickly delete unnecessary files and/or hidden files that do nothing but take up space? Or is the safest way to painstakingly go through Finder and manually find and delete files?

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 9:41 AM

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Yer_Man

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Jun 18, 2020 10:58 AM in response to T_Kamp

Never install any app that claims to "tune up", "speed up" or "clean up" your Mac. These apps exist for one reason: to separate the unwary and inexperienced user from their hard-earned money. At best they do very little, at worst, they can damage your OS installation and cause far more problems than they "solve".

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Jun 18, 2020 9:57 AM in response to T_Kamp

Do not use third party apps that claim to clean, protect, boost performance, etc.

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etresoft

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Jun 18, 2020 10:08 AM in response to T_Kamp

T_Kamp wrote:

I also have read that "CleanMyMac" is "notarized by Apple on macOS Catalina."

All Mac software has to be either notarized or in the Mac App Store.

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Is "CleanMyMac" safe to use on macOS Catalina. Conflicting information...

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