I found this in my Library/Preference folder, what are these files?
These are NOT original to my system and I cannot seem to find anyone to help figure out what this is and why it is on my system. It did cause me not to be able to log into my apple iTunes account and blocked my from apple support and screen sharing. Could someone please find out what this is. PLEASE.
There are thousands of files on my various computers installed as part of the operating system or applications whose precise function I don't understand, and I don't generally need to. You claimed the files were not original to your system. I suspect that they are, more specifically they are part of your user profile, since I don't see the same set of files in the system library. The ~Library/Preferences folder is full of plist files. These are generally plain text XML files containing preferences for various applications and services. Unless you have a good reason for exploring this folder you should leave it alone. You should not edit or delete any file within unless you understand the consequences of doing so. Taking a look inside some of the files on my system suggests a connection with iCloud since my various email address and mobile phone number are listed in some of the files. Searching the web for details has proved fruitless, which isn't that helpful, although I would have expected to find something concrete if the files were a known cause for concern.
What makes you think the presence of these files is related to your difficulty logging into your iTunes account or screen sharing with Apple support?
tt2
There are thousands of files on my various computers installed as part of the operating system or applications whose precise function I don't understand, and I don't generally need to. You claimed the files were not original to your system. I suspect that they are, more specifically they are part of your user profile, since I don't see the same set of files in the system library. The ~Library/Preferences folder is full of plist files. These are generally plain text XML files containing preferences for various applications and services. Unless you have a good reason for exploring this folder you should leave it alone. You should not edit or delete any file within unless you understand the consequences of doing so. Taking a look inside some of the files on my system suggests a connection with iCloud since my various email address and mobile phone number are listed in some of the files. Searching the web for details has proved fruitless, which isn't that helpful, although I would have expected to find something concrete if the files were a known cause for concern.
What makes you think the presence of these files is related to your difficulty logging into your iTunes account or screen sharing with Apple support?
tt2
Presumably you are back in your original profile now. Has a similar set of files been recreated?
tt2
Still Looking for a definitive answer not a reply as to if this is on your system, I am asking what is it? Why do we have it. That was not the answer I was looking for but thanks "turingtest2" for your reply
I was looking for insight and other instances of this. Having these exact files in your preference may not of disturbed your system but the certainly did mine.
I have a similar list of files and as far as I am can tell my Mac is functioning properly. I have no problem accessing iTunes.
tt2
what is apple.private.alloy
