Using WebRoot. When scanning, WebRoot detects Systems/library/Frameworks/CoreServices.fra...etadata.framework/Versions/A/Supp ort/mds
as a threat.
Is this a legitimate or Webroot problem?
Mini, Mac OS X (10.4.8), Microsoft-o-phobic - Apple snob!
That file is a legitimate part of macOS. Specifically, it's a process involved in the Spotlight search functionality.
Further, there is no malware known to replace that file with a malicious file... and that file is code signed anyway, which should prevent such tampering. It's also, in El Capitan and Sierra (OS X 10.11 and 10.12), protected by a feature called System Integrity Protection which prevents modification of files like that. So, I feel confident in saying it's the real deal, and not a malicious replacement.
Do not allow Webroot to remove it.
Buddy Boy wrote:
You did not read the thread, or answer the question. Please stop responding. You are no help.
I understand my response was brief, but the answer is not to use "Webroot" or any similarly categorized junk. Non-Apple "anti-virus" products are worthless and serve no beneficial purpose on Macs. Uninstall it.
I trust you find that more comprehensive answer to be appropriate.
Hello Buddy Boy,
It is a WebRoot problem
SO, that is a legit apple file?
Buddy Boy wrote:
Using WebRoot.
Don't.
no help
Buddy Boy wrote:
no help
Uninstalling it did not help? How so?
You did not read the thread, or answer the question. Please stop responding. You are no help.
I asked a question. You answered a question I didn't ask. When you can answer my question, I will entertain your response.
Thank you.
Systems/library/Frameworks/CoreServices.fra...metadata
