Prompt about malicious file

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I got OS Catalina reinstalled on my Macbook earlier this week. It's been functioning well. However, today I was streaming a TV program on my computer and suddenly it crashed and restarted. After restart I now constantly get this prompt that "HPDevicemonitoring.framework" will damage my computer. I click OK, but then it comes back again and I can't get it away... What should I do? Please help. I'm attaching screen shots.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 24, 2020 12:16 PM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2020 12:30 AM

Finally, this article has helped me: I did the second option, first uninstalling and then reinstalling. Now I'm able to print and no pop-ups!

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printers-Knowledge-Base/quot-HPxxxxx-framework-quot-will-damage-your-computer-quot/tac-p/7842736#M867

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Oct 24, 2020 12:25 PM in response to bszorad

You should soon be receiving an HP printer driver v5.1 update via Catalina's Software Update panel that may resolve a bunch of HP printer pop-up issues. After installing it, visit System Preferences : Printers & Scanners, and right-click on your current printer name to Reset the Print System. This will remove the current printer item, and you then re-add the printer with the proper driver selection for your device from the newly installed HP package. See if this clears up the dialog storm.

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