How to Remove Files Causing Security Pop-ups

Owned by Brian Hinds (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Aug 26, 2021
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Introduction

This page lists the steps needed to manually remove the files causing security pop-ups on your computer.


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StepWhat to doWhat it looks like
1

Delete the actual file(s) from your computer:

  1. Click Show in Finder on the pop-up alert.
  2. Click and drag the file into your computer's trash.

2Click the Apple logo on the top-left of your computer and select System Preferences.

3Click Security & Privacy.

4Click the Privacy tab.

5Unlock the Privacy tab by clicking the padlock and entering your NetID & password.

6

Locate the file(s) causing the pop-up in one of the following locations on the window:

  • Accessibility
  • Input Monitoring
  • Full Disk Access

7

Once you've found the file(s), click on it, and then click the minus button.