Mac not working without VPN

My Mac didn’t work without vpn


Posted on Jan 29, 2026 6:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2026 6:18 AM

Then you have a file that was from the previous VPN that is still in your Launch folders/Extensions and it has not been removed properly. For some companies that is intentional to try and keep you using their product and other times it is because the uninstaller provided by the developer was not used.


We may be able to help locate which files are giving you trouble by posting the free EtreCheck report using the Additional Text option when posting. There is no personal information in the report.

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Jan 29, 2026 6:18 AM in response to taleb48

Then you have a file that was from the previous VPN that is still in your Launch folders/Extensions and it has not been removed properly. For some companies that is intentional to try and keep you using their product and other times it is because the uninstaller provided by the developer was not used.


We may be able to help locate which files are giving you trouble by posting the free EtreCheck report using the Additional Text option when posting. There is no personal information in the report.

How to use the Add Text Feature When Post… - Apple Community


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