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I can't seem to delete or find these files and I'm a bit worried about them. I've done a malware scan and safe mode delete and they just come back.

iMac 27″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Apr 1, 2023 6:49 AM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2023 7:16 AM

FWIW, you may not have uninstalled all the bits and pieces of the apps you no longer use or uninstalled.


You can install EtreCheck which among other things should list any orphaned files that may still be on the drive.

https://etrecheck.com/

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Apr 1, 2023 7:07 AM in response to Neil Mc

Open a finder window and when you search for the files, click + and include system files like this pic:


Check  > System Settings > General > Login Items. If the files are coming back, they may be launched at startup here or have a background process that keeps it active.


If you are still unable to find these files, we may have to dig deeper in your LaunchAgents and LaunchDaemons folders. I do agree some of these are normal if your are using VPN and running Transmission and Torrents.

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