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problems after installing venture

After installing Ventura 13.1 on my new MacBook Air, I keep getting a popup that says:


"MeterStatusMenu" is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash.

When I attempt to move it, another pop up comes up and says that it must be moved manually.

I can not find an app or file by the name "MeterStatusMenu"

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 10:36 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2022 4:04 AM

jld4243 wrote:

After installing Ventura 13.1 on my new MacBook Air, I keep getting a popup that says:

"MeterStatusMenu" is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash.

When I attempt to move it, another pop up comes up and says that it must be moved manually.

I can not find an app or file by the name "MeterStatusMenu"



Then what are you attempting to move if you can't find it...this makes no sense to me...(?)


Use your Spotlight search if in doubt. Command Spacebar

Search with Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support


Third party app— always look for an associated uninstaller...

if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstaller


Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support



Still at a loss—

You can get a good look at your System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com


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Dec 22, 2022 4:04 AM in response to jld4243

jld4243 wrote:

After installing Ventura 13.1 on my new MacBook Air, I keep getting a popup that says:

"MeterStatusMenu" is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash.

When I attempt to move it, another pop up comes up and says that it must be moved manually.

I can not find an app or file by the name "MeterStatusMenu"



Then what are you attempting to move if you can't find it...this makes no sense to me...(?)


Use your Spotlight search if in doubt. Command Spacebar

Search with Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support


Third party app— always look for an associated uninstaller...

if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstaller


Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support



Still at a loss—

You can get a good look at your System config. and reveal conflicts or issues, you can download/run this trusted utility https://etrecheck.com


If you need help interpreting the report you can post it here in its entirety in the "Additional Text" box in the editing toolbar below, in your reply.








Dec 22, 2022 8:14 AM in response to jld4243

Bingo, we have struck the Jackpot .


CleanMyMac aka " BrickMyMac "


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster and comprise the Operating System


Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase


Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 


This will include CleanMyMac ,


Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.


The next part is harsh and may not be welcome news


Specific to CMM ( CleanMyMac )


Some Contributors suggest , this predicated on the Removal of CleanMyMac first , starting in Recovery Mode and choosing to Reinstall the Operating System over  the existing installation. 


This may or may not replace elements of the Entire Operating System including the Home Folder ( User Account )  and replace any corrupted or removed elements of the Operating System and make thing right.


Then there are Other Contributors ( like myself ) would suggest  from this link Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac then from this link How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support (CA)


Thereafter to start from scratch and install all Required Application directly from the Apple Apps Store or Directly from the Developer.


If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate things back as this will probably Re-Introduce the existing  issue that existed when the TM Backup was made 


Dec 22, 2022 1:53 PM in response to PRP_53

Oh my - I am sorry to hear this.

I had CMM on my last laptop - for 7 or 8 years and never had a problem.

I am not at a location where I can get to a trustworthy place to have my MacBook looked at or worked on.

My immediate problem is solved, but once I return to the US, I will head to an authorized Apple dealer or store and see about having CMM uninstalled and things put back to where they should be.

Thank you for this helpful information.

Dec 22, 2022 2:01 PM in response to jld4243

User Choice to wait until back on Home Turf.


The Apple Authorized Dealer may or may not perform the exact same as per previous suggestion the Wipe the Entire Drive and do a reinstallation.


FYI and really do hope the user will consider reading some of the first 600 posting related to CMM.


Having use this specific Appliation on other Apple Computers will have done the same damages it has done to this computer.


The only difference is, CMM has had 7 - 8 years to totally muck up the computers

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