Has anyone else observed that the “Passwords” application is unexpectedly appearing beneath other windows, prompting for TouchID authentication? Upon further investigation, I discovered that it is also running in the background. Currently using MBP M1 Pro with Sequoia 15.1.
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.1
Actually and from your above image
Password is Listed but Turned OFF
Could not help but also notice, the infamous CleanMyMac
Once this type of software is installed and embedded into the computer >> CleanMyMac aka " BrickMyMac "
You can spend hours or days hunting down all the bits and pieces of this software and never really get it all off the computer
Start Over from Scratch
For Apple Silicon computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.
For Apple Intel computers >> Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS
Always make a Time Machine Backup before proceeding
If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate everything back.
This will probably Re-Introduce (CleanMyMac ) back into the Operating System
Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a percentage on each sale.
CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac “
Thanks for your reply @PRP_53. you're 10000% right about CleanMyMac.... nightmare that my internet provider recommended and have regretted it ever since; Hoping to upgrade to the M4 model soon.
I manually turned it off but it keeps re-setting itself on....
case and point... perfect timing 😂🤣
Use the Minus ( - ) to remove it " Passwords "
Why is Passwords app running in background (Sequoia)?
