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Final Video Player installed itself

Two applications, "Final Video Player" and "Eimedia Video Player", appeared on my computer without me knowingly installing them. "Final Video Player" also set itself as the default. Does anyone know how this might of happened. Also, if I try to delete either of these a box opens requesting my pass word. I don't remember ever having to enter a pass word to delete a file, so I am hesitant to enter it.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 12, 2023 2:18 PM

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Jun 12, 2023 3:23 PM in response to snoppy43

Nothing gets installed on a Mac without providing its Administrator credentials. If you are not that Mac's only user, ask its other users about it.


If you are that Mac's only user, and you have no recollection of having installed those apps, then you may have been deceived into installing them. Read Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community.


It is normal to ask for Admin authentication before uninstalling apps installed in a Mac's Applications folder — the same authentication is required for installing them.

Final Video Player installed itself

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