how to fix "BaiscIndex.gqa" will damage your computer error on Mac

i go to press show in finder then it goes away then just pops back up instantly

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Apr 24, 2024 6:05 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2024 6:27 AM

Post the 3 screenshots of the folders identified in the following Support Article by John Galt. We will be able to tell you the files that need removed and you will no longer see that message. There is likely more than 1 file that will need deleted.

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The file locations are:

/Library/LaunchDaemons

~/Library/LaunchAgents

/Library/LaunchAgents

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Apr 24, 2024 6:27 AM in response to TravXx

Post the 3 screenshots of the folders identified in the following Support Article by John Galt. We will be able to tell you the files that need removed and you will no longer see that message. There is likely more than 1 file that will need deleted.

About those "<app> will damage your… - Apple Community


The file locations are:

/Library/LaunchDaemons

~/Library/LaunchAgents

/Library/LaunchAgents

Apr 24, 2024 7:59 AM in response to TravXx

Start up in Safe Mode, then proceed.

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First Screenshot, delete everything that does not contain:

  • adobe
  • google
  • jamf
  • microsoft
  • native-instruments
  • oracle
  • reincubate
  • rogueamoeba


Second Screenshot, delete everything that does not contain:

  • epicgames
  • valvesoftware


Third Screenshot is fine


In the first screen shot, I did include com.optimize.speed.device.plist to be deleted simply because optimizers are not recommended. In the second screenshot I also included com.informer.mac.client.plist to be deleted, but if you do use that app it may be fine to leave and not necessarily causing the problem you are seeing. Instead of deleting all these files immediately, you can move them into a temporary folder on your desktop just to make sure there are no unwanted changes in those apps that you use. Just a FYI, I am sure you are aware that jamf is MDM (Mobile Device Management) software.


After that, restart your computer again normally and that alert will be gone.

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