my macosbook is always spamming this error in the console:
CoreData: Unable to create token NSXPCConnection. NSXPCStoreServerEndpointFactory 0xREDACTED -newEndpoint returned nil
the process giving this error is always either imagent, searchpartyuseragent, or family
I was told to download EtreCheck and run a diagnostics report:
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MacBook Air, macOS 14.3
Since imagent is a process that listens for FaceTime calls, I opened the FaceTime app and changed some settings, and this resulted in the imagent 'Unable to create token NSXPCConnection' faults stopping. The settings I changed were (i) turn off SharePlay and (ii) made sure the 'start new calls from' value was the same as in the Message app.
I have no idea why this worked. I came here because I've had problems with Messages not syncing with iCloud and it now seems to be working.
Since imagent is a process that listens for FaceTime calls, I opened the FaceTime app and changed some settings, and this resulted in the imagent 'Unable to create token NSXPCConnection' faults stopping. The settings I changed were (i) turn off SharePlay and (ii) made sure the 'start new calls from' value was the same as in the Message app.
I have no idea why this worked. I came here because I've had problems with Messages not syncing with iCloud and it now seems to be working.
Remove the anti-malware app, the cleaner app, Bartender, and any similar apps, as a starting point.
Get backups going too, if you don’t have some other alternative to Time Machine running here.
The one item that stands out for me is: CleanMyMac X
I strongly suggest that you remove this app and all of its components. We get numerous posts here with folks having computer issues with this installed..
The question there is what might be triggering the activity, and add-ons can cause that. Some Apple apps are chatty. Some are buggy. And sometimes certain sorts of add-ons can corrupt something.
One solution to a similar error is reportedly a problem with Xcode. If Xcode was installed, launch it and see if there’s an agreement waiting and click through that if so.
Thanks for your advice, MrHoffman!
I've already taken care of the backups - most of my data is stored on OneDrive. I've also removed the anti-malware apps as you suggested.
Regarding CCleaner, I find it quite handy for a system overview and cleaning up old files, which is especially useful for my work in software development.
As for Bartender, it helps me keep my menu bar organized by hiding icons I don't frequently use.
I've checked the processes causing the console errors, and they seem to be built-in Apple processes like 'imagent', which is related to iMessage. Since these are internal processes, I'm considering reaching out to Apple Support directly for further assistance. Any additional insights or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
I did install it a while back but its gone now.
Faults being spammed in MacBook's console app.
