What is the process cewd?

Since I upgraded to Sequoia 15.1 I now see a process called cewd autolaunching and running. I cannot find any info as to what this is. Anyone know? Is it safe to just quit the process?

Mac mini, macOS 15.1

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 10:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 7, 2024 10:34 AM

I don't have that process running on my Mac using Sequoia 15.1, so it is likely a third party app that is being launched on startup.


The easiest way to identify that is by posting the free EtreCheck report using the Additional Text option when posting. The report contains no personal information, but will show the files in the key folders used to launch processes on startup. You are not required to post it and may be able to identify it yourself, but we are here to provide any assistance if needed.

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Nov 7, 2024 10:34 AM in response to grantfromlockport

I don't have that process running on my Mac using Sequoia 15.1, so it is likely a third party app that is being launched on startup.


The easiest way to identify that is by posting the free EtreCheck report using the Additional Text option when posting. The report contains no personal information, but will show the files in the key folders used to launch processes on startup. You are not required to post it and may be able to identify it yourself, but we are here to provide any assistance if needed.

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Nov 7, 2024 11:16 AM in response to Mac Jim ID

Thanks for this pointer. I ran EtreCheck but it did not come up with anything relating specifically to the cewd process.


However I dug a little further using Activity Monitor and the info on cewd there pointed to a utility I use called Remote for Mac. I’ve not seen this process before but it showing up on the dock may be related to the Sequoia upgrade. It may have been hidden before by default.


I collected a sample from it running and got a lengthy (and way beyond my ken!) report. At least I know the source is benign...

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