M2 pro unable to shutdown for a few days as install in progress saying stateful firewall is being installed.

Here is the screenshot attached and and the launchpad has been stuck on the same bar level on bottom left corner. Is this malware? How do I get around this please? I recently bought this laptop in May.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Nov 6, 2023 2:39 AM

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Nov 6, 2023 3:37 AM in response to pt134

Is this Mac managed by a school or company? System admins may force software to install


This apple support community threads about this situation might be of intrest to you

Stateful Firewall Installation - Apple Community

Stateful Firewall issue resolved - Apple Community


Do you have McAfee anti virus installed? The stateful firewall can be a part of mcafee. If you have McAfee installed, delete it. You Mac does not need any anti virus software, all it will do is slow down your mac



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