How do I delete "'StandardBoostfld' will damage your computer" dialogue box?

Friends - I have a pop-up dialogue box that I cannot get rid of. Thanks to Community member John Galt I have made screenshots of my ~/Library/LaunchAgents folder, /Library/LaunchAgents folder and my /Library/LaunchDaemons folder. He suggests getting your advice as to which files I should delete.




Thank you very much! I appreciate your help.


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 11, 2023 10:40 AM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2023 11:58 AM

First, start your Mac in "Safe Mode": How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support. Starting in Safe Mode takes longer than usual so let it finish.


While in that mode, drag all the files in those three folders to the Trash except those with the following in their names:


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Those are ok. Leave them in place. When you are finished those are the only files that should remain in those folders.


Then, restart your Mac normally and confirm the alert messages cease to appear.

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Dec 11, 2023 11:58 AM in response to Grateful63

First, start your Mac in "Safe Mode": How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support. Starting in Safe Mode takes longer than usual so let it finish.


While in that mode, drag all the files in those three folders to the Trash except those with the following in their names:


Microsoft

Zoom


Those are ok. Leave them in place. When you are finished those are the only files that should remain in those folders.


Then, restart your Mac normally and confirm the alert messages cease to appear.

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