CleanParameterd will damage your computer

Hi,

I figured out how to fix it, but it turned into a very lengthy process. The first thing that I did that was successful was download EtreCheck which is something you can download from the app store. After doing the first scan, you will see under unsigned files, some of the files will say CleanParameterd in the file name somewhere. After making sure that all of those files were gone, I realized that there was one more file that was still there. So I downloaded Spyhunter was after the scan, it found exactly what I needed to be removed, however, the application asked me to pay to delete it, but it did tell me the directory for it so what I had to do was delete it manually. The directory that it was at was /private/var/root/Library/Application Support/.CleanParameter.dp/CleanParameterd. When on Finder, you can press Shift+Command+G and that will open up the find window, and after putting in my directory, it didn't work, so then I took it one step at a time. I first typed /var where I looked for the next folder which is root, but then I realized that it was locked, pressing command+i, allows me to scroll down to sharing and permissions, and from there I added myself in that list and was allowed to access it. I repeated that process until I got to Application Support, but then I realized that the folder was hidden, command+shift+. helped me find the corporate, deleted the file, and I was good to go.

P.S. If anything doesn't make sense please let me know.

It looks like a piece of Malware was installed. Perhaps running Etrecheck - free Application developed by Reputable Forum Contributor in full disc mode - Security & Privacy - enable Full Disc Access. This will look at the Hardware and Software installed and generate a Report PLUS if it sees Malware will offer to remove it.

I am experiencing this problem as well, I went as far as trying to do a factory reset and I caused more harm to my computer . Now my computer can’t read it’s operating system except I hold down the options key down... the interesting this is I believe I found where the bug resides . I went to system preferences and then clicked on profiles and saw it hiding as a profile there.

For what it’s worth, the similar DominantPartitiond pop up is in the same location:

/private/var/root/Library/Application Support/.DominantPartition.dp/DominantPartitiond

The root and Library folders are locked, but using “get info” allows you to change the permissions to gain access. The final folder is hidden. Once you get to the last folder (.DominantPartition.dp) delete it and empty the trash. Restart to verify that the pop up no longer occurs.

I was unable to remove (or even detect) the malware using Malwarebytes.

It worked. Thank you. I followed it step by step. Really appreciate it. It’s actually command+shift+. (Actual period) the hidden file will show transparent, just drag to trash and empty it. Then press okay on the popup and it’s gone.

Tell the truth, I have a new problem.....

I think that I removed this CleanParameterd already... But, the pop-up continued to appear...

So I tried following your way to the point where I understand...

Now this message just one time pop up when I turn on my MacBook.

No more, but anyway surely one time.

GOD BLESS and thank you so much, this was bugging me for about an hour, followed your steps and it worked!!! I didn't need to download spyhunter since you walked us through that process, but thank you so much again

Is there any other way to make a hidden file appear ? Because i've tried everything and there isn't any files appearing after i press command shift so i couldn't delete anything and now it only appears once at the beginning of turning on my mac

I have the same problem! In my case, at first, internet didn't work temporarily, but now it works... But this popup make me crazy because I can't remove it.

Bro thank you so much, i followed everything step by step and you didnt miss anything at all. I felt like an actual hacker or something xD

Have to ask - what piece of supposedly safe software are you All downloading and installing to get Infected with this Malware ?

I am facing the same thing since morning . I have no idea how to remove this thing , it keeps popping up continuously . Please help

I was gonna throw my laptop out the window. Man, you just saved me 3k. So much appreciated! thanks 1000 times!!

This issue is making it so my computer will not connect to the internet. How were you able to download EtreCheck?

I have the same problem please help