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Safari High CPU use on startup (likely an extension)

Hello,


I am trying to sort out which extension is causing the issues so I can delete it.


Here is the report


Posted on Oct 11, 2021 6:10 AM

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Oct 11, 2021 7:07 AM in response to subhuffer

From what is seen in the Etrecheck Report - this pertains to macOS Big Sur and not to High Sierra as where is posting is found - is that correct ??



No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.

Battery failure - Your battery is reporting that it needs to be serviced.

Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be adware and should be reviewed.

System Integrity Protection disabled - System Integrity Protection is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.

Apple security disabled - Apple security software is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.


ExpressVPN.app 2 notifications (one scheduled)  Commercial VPNs should only be used if Mandated by Corporate Head Office for working remotely. Otherwise - ones Privacy and Security touted by the VPN is suspect.


Antivirus software: AdGuard There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


There are Malware-viruses and Adware-viruses that does affect macOS and are often times downloaded as part of an Application from Third Party UnTrusted Site and get installed along with the Application.



System Extensions: About system extensions in macOS

And this computer has a lot of extensions



Safari High CPU use on startup (likely an extension)

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