I used CleanMyMac, including checking for and removing adware, etc on my 2019 iMac running Sequoia 15.7.3.
I received a response indicating
Conduit is the adware. trying to remove Adware
There were errors during the removal process.
1. Some actions were not completed for an unknown reason.
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Original Title: Errors removing Conduit adware
iMac (2017 – 2020)
Remove CleanMyMac according to the developer's instructions. CleanMyMac is useless, borderline dangerous.
Download and run the free version of Malwarebytes to check for adware. Delete Malwarebytes when done.
Remove CleanMyMac according to the developer's instructions. CleanMyMac is useless, borderline dangerous.
Download and run the free version of Malwarebytes to check for adware. Delete Malwarebytes when done.
seenancyc wrote:
I used CleanMyMac, ...
Then you will need to completely erase the Mac and reconfigure it from the ground up. Yes it is that bad. There is no practicable alternative.
As a category, non-Apple "cleaning" products are scams. They are destructive in nature. It's what they do. Uninstalling them, even when performed in accordance with their uninstallation instructions, is generally insufficient to undo the damage they are capable of inflicting.
Rule 1 of Macs is don't install junk.
Disk Cleaner
CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac “
Two very different approaches with dealing with BrickMyMac aka CleanMyMac
The steps in #1 below is predicated on the Offending Application has been Removed as per the Developers Specific Instruction
# 1 Some Contributors suggest restarting in Recovery Mode and choosing to Reinstall the Operating System over the existing installation.
This may or may not replace elements of the Home Folder ( User Account ) and replace any corrupted or removed elements and make things right.
#2 - The Atomic Option, Then there are Other Contributors ( like myself ) would suggest from this link Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.
For Intel computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS
Thereafter to start from scratch and install all Required Applications directly from the Apple Apps Store or Directly from the Developer.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Owl-53 wrote:
Agree sort of 🤞
🦉-53
In truth, your answer and JohnGalt's answer are better than mine. Removing it isn't going to be enough.
That’s very noble of you — much appreciated.
Owl-53 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Owl-53 wrote:
Agree sort of 🤞
🦉-53
In truth, your answer and JohnGalt's answer are better than mine. Removing it isn't going to be enough.
That’s very noble of you — much appreciated.
I've discovered life is pleasanter when I don't feel that I have to be the smartest person in the room all the time. It only took about sixty years to figure that out.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Owl-53 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Owl-53 wrote:
Agree sort of 🤞
🦉-53
In truth, your answer and JohnGalt's answer are better than mine. Removing it isn't going to be enough.
That’s very noble of you — much appreciated.
I've discovered life is pleasanter when I don't feel that I have to be the smartest person in the room all the time. It only took about sixty years to figure that out.
👍
🦉-53
Agree sort of 🤞
🦉-53
Owl-53 wrote:
Agree sort of 🤞
🦉-53
In truth, your answer and JohnGalt's answer are better than mine. Removing it isn't going to be enough.
How to resolve errors during Conduit adware removal on iMac?
