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Everything I Type Ends In Search Bar in Launchpad

Okay this is a weird one. I've noticed that absolutely everything I type anywhere, be it in a browser, in Notes, or anywhere else, ends up in the search bar in Launchpad, including the text I'm typing right now, see screenshot below.


Yes, it includes passwords. I can see a huge confidentiality risk here.



Malware maybe? How can I get rid of that?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 13, 2022 8:43 AM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2022 8:47 AM

Does this occur for a different user, e.g., Guest ? 


Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support


Does this occur after starting up in Safe Mode


Consider the possibility of a third party software conflict.  EtreCheck can be used to investigate what is installed.  Give it Full Disk Access. You can post the report here. Someone might spot something.


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Mar 13, 2022 8:47 AM in response to LO14

Does this occur for a different user, e.g., Guest ? 


Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support


Does this occur after starting up in Safe Mode


Consider the possibility of a third party software conflict.  EtreCheck can be used to investigate what is installed.  Give it Full Disk Access. You can post the report here. Someone might spot something.


Everything I Type Ends In Search Bar in Launchpad

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