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I have a suspicious file on my macbook. I tried to put it in the trash but that does not work. How can I remove this?

I have a suspicious file on my macbook. I tried to put it in the trash but that does not work. How can I remove this?

Posted on Feb 6, 2021 10:53 AM

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User profile for user: Encryptor5000
Encryptor5000
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Posted on Feb 6, 2021 3:28 PM

Hi sw1mg1rls,


Where is the file located on your Mac?


If it's a macOS-system-related file, macOS will prevent you from deleting it to ensure safety.

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