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What is configaccess application? Is it necessary?

I’m having so much trouble with my 2 yr old Mac. I really don’t know what I can take off safely? Think problem

os with safari? I’m new to Mac in last two years so not sure how to “clean it up” other than clear history. Help appreciated!


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jul 6, 2021 4:06 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2021 4:28 PM

Newbie1957 Said:

"What is configaccess application? Is it necessary?: I’m having so much trouble with my 2 yr old Mac. I really don’t know what I can take off safely? Think problem: os with safari? I’m new to Mac in last two years so not sure how to “clean it up” other than clear history. Help appreciated!"

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A Confirmation File, Perhaps?:

I'm not certain what that is. Where are you seeing it? By googling, and without click on the links, it appears to be something that pre-configures items, particulary through javascript. See Here: intext:configaccess


Scan your Mac for Malware: 

Use MalwareBytes for Mac --- This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller


As for Saving Space:

What to consider deleting:

  • Unneeded Items (i.e. iTunes MoviesTV Shows, and Music)
  • Extremely Large Files (i.e. Virtual Machines)
  • Clear: Temporary Internet Files (cookies and cache). 
  • Empty: the Trash
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Jul 6, 2021 4:28 PM in response to Newbie1957

Newbie1957 Said:

"What is configaccess application? Is it necessary?: I’m having so much trouble with my 2 yr old Mac. I really don’t know what I can take off safely? Think problem: os with safari? I’m new to Mac in last two years so not sure how to “clean it up” other than clear history. Help appreciated!"

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A Confirmation File, Perhaps?:

I'm not certain what that is. Where are you seeing it? By googling, and without click on the links, it appears to be something that pre-configures items, particulary through javascript. See Here: intext:configaccess


Scan your Mac for Malware: 

Use MalwareBytes for Mac --- This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller


As for Saving Space:

What to consider deleting:

  • Unneeded Items (i.e. iTunes MoviesTV Shows, and Music)
  • Extremely Large Files (i.e. Virtual Machines)
  • Clear: Temporary Internet Files (cookies and cache). 
  • Empty: the Trash

What is configaccess application? Is it necessary?

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