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Finder would like to access files on your computer pop ups

I started getting three continues pop ups each day on my Macbook Pro and I don't know why or how to stop it.


It wants to access my Desktop, Downloads and Documents. And I don't know why as everything already works with Finder.


If I press OK which they will go away but ask again later.

If I press don't allow they will keep popping up until I press OK.



What's going on and how do I make it stop?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 11:14 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 11:19 AM

Boot into Safe Mode by booting with the Shift key held down and check there to see if the problem persists.  Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Feb 25, 2021 11:19 AM in response to Combii

Boot into Safe Mode by booting with the Shift key held down and check there to see if the problem persists.  Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 10 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


Finder would like to access files on your computer pop ups

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