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Random unknown files keep reappearing

Hello!

I've had this problem for a long time, but have yet to figure out why it keeps happening. I'm pretty sure it was from some program or something I've downloaded in the past (I've downloaded a lot of things in the past couple years), but I can't figure out what, where, why.

These files keep appearing under my "Downloads" folder. It'll be a whole slew of them with jibberish names. I'll delete them, and then they reappear within a day or so.

They're all ".file" files.


Is there a way to track down what 3rd party software could be doing this?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 5, 2022 10:25 AM

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Jul 6, 2022 10:55 AM in response to sylvanHowls

Hi there sylvanHowls,


We'll need more information to see how we can help with the unrecognized files on your Mac. To start, do you have any third-party security software installed? If so, you may want to start by taking a closer look there.


Also, we'd suggest checking your privacy settings: Change Security & Privacy General preferences on Mac


Thanks!


Random unknown files keep reappearing

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