Modifying Spotlight in Yosemite
Hello.
Does anyone know how Apple feel about people modifying Spotlight?
Thanks in advance.
I've noticed that when I want to remember a number or a short text I'd like to write something like:
/remember 64
And have some interface in spotlight remember "64" until I type in something like:
/forget
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Start time: 00:17:13 04/20/15
Revision: 1207
Model Identifier: iMac13,2
System Version: OS X 10.10.3 (14D136)
Kernel Version: Darwin 14.3.0
Time since boot: 2 days 5:41
UID: 501
USB
USB3.0 Hub (VIA Labs, Inc.)
USB3.0 Hub (VIA Labs, Inc.)
USB to ATA/ATAPI Bridge (JMicron)
USB3.0 Hub (VIA Labs, Inc.)
USB2.0 Hub (VIA Labs, Inc.)
USB2.0 Hub (VIA Labs, Inc.)
USB2.0 Hub (VIA Labs, Inc.)
USB Audio DAC (Texas Instruments Japan)
Bluetooth
Apple Magic Mouse
Apple Wireless Keyboard
System errors (per sec)
Google Chrome H (UID 502, error 35): 610
Google Chrome H (UID 502, error 316): 258
Memory (MB)
kernel_task (UID 0): 1748
Spotlight: Spotlight server is disabled
Font issues: 4
Listeners
cupsd: ipp
System caches/logs
3612 MB: /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.coresymbolicationd/data
Diagnostic reports
2015-04-06 Photo Mechanic 5 hang
2015-04-10 iTunes crash
2015-04-11 AlertAll crash
2015-04-13 SecurityAgent crash
2015-04-14 SecurityAgent crash
2015-04-19 SecurityAgent crash
HCI errors
Bus: 0x1a Addr: 2 Errors: 1
USB tree
USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Bus
Host Controller Location: Built-in USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBXHCI
Bus Number: 0x0a
USB3.0 Hub
Location ID: 0x15100000 / 18
Current Available (mA): 900
Current Required (mA): 0
USB3.0 Hub
Location ID: 0x15140000 / 21
Current Available (mA): 900
Current Required (mA): 0
USB to ATA/ATAPI Bridge
Location ID: 0x15144000 / 24
Current Available (mA): 900
Current Required (mA): 896
USB3.0 Hub
Location ID: 0x15110000 / 20
Current Available (mA): 900
Current Required (mA): 0
USB 3.0 Hi-Speed Bus
Host Controller Location: Built-in USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBXHCI
Bus Number: 0x0a
USB2.0 Hub
Location ID: 0x14100000 / 19
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 0
USB2.0 Hub
Location ID: 0x14140000 / 23
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 0
USB2.0 Hub
Location ID: 0x14110000 / 22
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 0
USB Audio DAC
Location ID: 0x14400000 / 17
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 20
USB Hi-Speed Bus
Host Controller Location: Built-in USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBEHCI
Bus Number: 0x1a
Hub
Location ID: 0x1a100000 / 2
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 0
Built-In: Yes
FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Location ID: 0x1a110000 / 3
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 500
Built-In: Yes
USB Hi-Speed Bus
Host Controller Location: Built-in USB
Host Controller Driver: AppleUSBEHCI
Bus Number: 0x1d
Hub
Location ID: 0x1d100000 / 2
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 0
Built-In: Yes
Hub
Location ID: 0x1d180000 / 3
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 2
Built-In: Yes
BRCM20702 Hub
Location ID: 0x1d181000 / 4
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 94
Built-In: Yes
Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Location ID: 0x1d181300 / 7
Current Available (mA): 500
Current Required (mA): 0
Built-In: Yes
Log
Apr 18 22:48:43 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.hiservices-xpcservice.2887: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DataDetectorsCore.framework/Versions/A/XPCSer vices/DataDetectorsDynamicData.xpc/Contents/MacOS/DataDetectorsDynamicData error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/ HIServices.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/com.apple.hiservices-xpcservice.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/XPCServices/SandboxedSer viceRunner.xpc/Contents/MacOS/SandboxedServiceRunner error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/SpeechRecognitionCore.framework/Versions/A/XP CServices/com.apple.SpeechRecognitionCore.brokerd.xpc/Contents/MacOS/com.apple.S peechRecognitionCore.brokerd error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DataDetectorsCore.framework/Versions/A/XPCSer vices/DataDetectorsDynamicData.xpc/Contents/MacOS/DataDetectorsDynamicData error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DataDetectorsCore.framework/Versions/A/XPCSer vices/DataDetectorsDynamicData.xpc/Contents/MacOS/DataDetectorsDynamicData error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/XPCServices/SandboxedSer viceRunner.xpc/Contents/MacOS/SandboxedServiceRunner error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/XPCTimeSta mpingService.xpc/Contents/MacOS/XPCTimeStampingService error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/Diction aryServices.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/com.apple.DictionaryServiceHelper.x pc/Contents/MacOS/com.apple.DictionaryServiceHelper error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/XPCKeychai nSandboxCheck.xpc/Contents/MacOS/XPCKeychainSandboxCheck error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/IOKit.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/IOServiceAuth orizeAgent.xpc/Contents/MacOS/IOServiceAuthorizeAgent error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/SpeechRecognitionCore.framework/Versions/A/XP CServices/com.apple.SpeechRecognitionCore.brokerd.xpc/Contents/MacOS/com.apple.S peechRecognitionCore.brokerd error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/XPCTimeSta mpingService.xpc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DataDetectorsCore.framework/Versions/A/XPCSer vices/DataDetectorsDynamicData.xpc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/SpeechRecognitionCore.framework/Versions/A/XP CServices/com.apple.SpeechRecognitionCore.brokerd.xpc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/XPCServices/SandboxedSer viceRunner.xpc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/Diction aryServices.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/com.apple.DictionaryServiceHelper.x pc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/Frameworks/IOKit.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/IOServiceAuth orizeAgent.xpc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Failed to bootstrap path: path = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/XPCKeychai nSandboxCheck.xpc, error = 1: Operation not permitted
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/Frameworks/AppKit.framework/Versions/C/XPCServices/SandboxedSer viceRunner.xpc/Contents/MacOS/SandboxedServiceRunner error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/SpeechRecognitionCore.framework/Versions/A/XP CServices/com.apple.SpeechRecognitionCore.brokerd.xpc/Contents/MacOS/com.apple.S peechRecognitionCore.brokerd error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DataDetectorsCore.framework/Versions/A/XPCSer vices/DataDetectorsDynamicData.xpc/Contents/MacOS/DataDetectorsDynamicData error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:04:30 com.apple.xpc.launchd.domain.pid.SecurityAgent.3484: Path not allowed in target domain: type = uid, path = /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/GeoServices.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/ com.apple.geod.xpc/Contents/MacOS/com.apple.geod error = 1: Operation not permitted, origin = /System/Library/Frameworks/Security.framework/Versions/A/XPCServices/SecurityAg ent.xpc
Apr 19 13:05:03 PM notification timeout (pid 1503, SystemUIServer)
Apr 19 13:22:45 pci pause: SDXC
Apr 20 00:00:55 process CleanMyMac 2[6934] caught causing excessive wakeups. Observed wakeups rate (per sec): 32499; Maximum permitted wakeups rate (per sec): 150; Observation period: 300 seconds; Task lifetime number of wakeups: 51763
Daemons
com.adobe.SwitchBoard
com.adobe.fpsaud
com.apple.installer.osmessagetracing
com.google.keystone.daemon
com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent
com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool
com.oracle.java.Java-Updater
com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper
Agents
com.apple.AirPortBaseStationAgent
com.bitdefender.VirusScannerHelper
com.epson.esua.launcher
com.google.keystone.system.agent
com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher
com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan
com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher
com.oracle.java.Java-Updater
com.paragon.ntfs.trial
com.paragon.updater
com.sonicomobile.itranslatemacHelper
org.mozilla.tor
User login items
Google Chrome
- /Applications/Google Chrome.app
ABBYY Lingvo Pop-Up Translation
- /Library/Application Support/ABBYY/Lingvo/Add-ons/ABBYY Lingvo Pop-Up Translation.app
PuntoSwitcher
- /Applications/PuntoSwitcher.app
Launch Nikon Message Center 2
- /Applications/Nikon Software/Nikon Message Center 2/Nikon Message Center 2.app/Contents/SharedSupport/Launch Nikon Message Center 2.app
Android File Transfer Agent
- /Users/USER/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File Transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app
Safari extensions
TrafficLight
- com.BitDefender.TrafficLight
iCloud errors
Finder: 3
Mail: 6
Spotlight: 5
cloudd: 35
Restricted files: 51
Lockfiles: 3
Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.epson.esua.launcher.plist
- mod date: Mar 9 07:00:00 2015
- checksum: 1726226152
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>StartInterval</key>
<integer>3600</integer>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Applications/Epson Software/EPSON Software Updater.app/Contents/EPSON Software Updater Agent.app/Contents/MacOS/EPSON Software Updater Agent</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.epson.esua.launcher</string>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.google.keystone.agent.plist
- mod date: Dec 26 01:02:13 2014
- checksum: 3301885676
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.google.keystone.system.agent</string>
<key>LimitLoadToSessionType</key>
<string>Aqua</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/Google/GoogleSoftwareUpdate/GoogleSoftwareUpdate.bundle/Conten ts/Resources/GoogleSoftwareUpdateAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/GoogleSoftwareUpdateAg ent</string>
<string>-runMode</string>
<string>ifneeded</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>StartInterval</key>
<integer>3523</integer>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist
- mod date: Jan 15 21:51:46 2015
- checksum: 3315133803
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.oracle.java.Java-Updater</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Resources/Java Updater.app/Contents/MacOS/Java Updater</string>
<string>-bgcheck</string>
</array>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
<key>StandardOutPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
<key>StartCalendarInterval</key>
<dict>
<key>Hour</key>
<integer>22</integer>
<key>Minute</key>
<integer>9</integer>
<key>Weekday</key>
<integer>4</integer>
</dict>
</dict>
...and 1 more line(s)
Contents of /Library/LaunchAgents/com.paragon.updater.plist
- mod date: Mar 18 21:17:56 2015
- checksum: 962844124
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>StartInterval</key>
<integer>86400</integer>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/Application Support/Paragon Updater/Paragon Updater.app/Contents/MacOS/Paragon Updater</string>
<string>--check</string>
<string>--delay=30</string>
</array>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.paragon.updater</string>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.google.keystone.daemon.plist
- mod date: Dec 26 01:02:13 2014
- checksum: 891055588
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.google.keystone.daemon</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/Google/GoogleSoftwareUpdate/GoogleSoftwareUpdate.bundle/Conten ts/MacOS/GoogleSoftwareUpdateDaemon</string>
</array>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<false/>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<false/>
<key>MachServices</key>
<dict>
<key>com.google.Keystone.Daemon.UpdateEngine</key>
<true/>
<key>com.google.Keystone.Daemon.Administration</key>
<true/>
</dict>
<key>UserName</key>
<string>root</string>
<key>StandardErrorPath</key>
<string>/dev/null</string>
...and 4 more line(s)
Contents of /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist
- mod date: Mar 18 23:15:12 2015
- checksum: 2453449774
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent</string>
<key>MachServices</key>
<dict>
<key>com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent</key>
<true/>
</dict>
<key>Program</key>
<string>/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent</string>
</array>
<key>Sockets</key>
<dict>
<key>MasterSocket</key>
<dict>
<key>SockFamily</key>
<string>Unix</string>
<key>SockPathMode</key>
<integer>438</integer>
...and 8 more line(s)
Contents of /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.paragon.NTFS.notify.plist
- mod date: Mar 18 21:18:06 2015
- checksum: 3292335405
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple Computer//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.paragon.ntfs.trial</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/PreferencePanes/NTFSforMacOSX.prefPane/Contents/MacOS/notifica tor</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>LimitLoadToSessionType</key>
<string>Aqua</string>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/org.apache.httpd.plist
- mod date: Apr 10 10:45:29 2015
- checksum: 3012644940
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Disabled</key>
<true/>
<key>Label</key>
<string>org.apache.httpd</string>
<key>EnvironmentVariables</key>
<dict>
<key>XPC_SERVICES_UNAVAILABLE</key>
<string>1</string>
</dict>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/sbin/httpd-wrapper</string>
<string>-D</string>
<string>FOREGROUND</string>
</array>
<key>OnDemand</key>
<false/>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of /System/Library/Security/authorization.plist
- mod date: Oct 9 13:17:00 2014
- checksum: 2720110640
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>comment</key>
<string>The name of the requested right is matched against the keys. An exact match has priority, otherwise the longest match from the start is used. Note that the right will only match wildcard rules (ending in a ".") during this reduction.
allow rule: this is always allowed
<key>com.apple.TestApp.benign</key>
<string>allow</string>
deny rule: this is always denied
<key>com.apple.TestApp.dangerous</key>
<string>deny</string>
user rule: successful authentication as a user in the specified group(5) allows the associated right.
The shared property specifies whether a credential generated on success is shared with other apps (i.e., those in the same "session"). This property defaults to false if not specified.
The timeout property specifies the maximum age of a (cached/shared) credential accepted for this rule.
The allow-root property specifies whether a right should be allowed automatically if the requesting process is running with uid == 0. This defaults to false if not specified.
See remaining rules for examples.
</string>
<key>rights</key>
<dict>
<key></key>
<dict>
<key>class</key>
<string>rule</string>
<key>comment</key>
...and 1850 more line(s)
Contents of /private/etc/hosts
- ASCII English text, with CRLF, CR, LF line terminators
- mod date: Dec 25 20:20:22 2014
- checksum: 1097518522
127.0.0.1 localhost
255.255.255.255 broadcasthost
::1 localhost
127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 practivate.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 ereg.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 wip3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 activate.wip3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 3dns-3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 3dns-2.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe-dns.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe-dns-2.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 adobe-dns-3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 ereg.wip3.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 activate-sea.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 wwis-dubc1-vip60.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 activate-sjc0.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 hl2rcv.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 lm.licenses.adobe.com
127.0.0.1 na2m-pr.licenses.adobe.com
Contents of /private/etc/mach_init_per_user.d/com.adobe.SwitchBoard.monitor.plist
- mod date: Dec 25 20:00:08 2014
- checksum: 3469280363
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Command</key>
<string>/Library/Application\ Support/Adobe/SwitchBoard/SwitchBoard.app/Contents/MacOS/switchboard.sh</string >
<key>OnDemand</key>
<false/>
<key>ServiceName</key>
<string>com.adobe.SwitchBoard.monitor</string>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.coppertino.VoxHelper.plist
- mod date: Feb 7 09:15:41 2015
- checksum: 1788816620
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>ExitTimeOut</key>
<integer>0</integer>
<key>KeepAlive</key>
<dict>
<key>SuccessfulExit</key>
<true/>
</dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.coppertino.VOXHelper</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/Library/PreferencePanes/VOX Preferences.prefPane/Contents/MacOS/VOXHelper.app/Contents/MacOS/VOXHelper</str ing>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>StartInterval</key>
<integer>1</integer>
<key>ThrottleInterval</key>
<integer>1</integer>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist
- mod date: Apr 20 00:00:56 2015
- checksum: 1631375354
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-F</string>
<string>-g</string>
<string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/CleanMyMac 2/CleanMyMac 2 Helper.app</string>
<string>--args</string>
<string>-watchDiskSpace</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<false/>
<key>StartInterval</key>
<integer>3600</integer>
</dict>
</plist>
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist
- mod date: Apr 20 00:00:55 2015
- checksum: 769173398
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-F</string>
<string>-g</string>
<string>-n</string>
<string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/CleanMyMac 2/CleanMyMac 2 Helper.app</string>
<string>--args</string>
<string>-scheduled</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
<key>StartCalendarInterval</key>
<dict>
<key>Hour</key>
<integer>21</integer>
<key>Minute</key>
<integer>14</integer>
</dict>
...and 2 more line(s)
Contents of Library/LaunchAgents/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist
- mod date: Apr 20 00:00:55 2015
- checksum: 4058243173
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/bin/open</string>
<string>-F</string>
<string>-g</string>
<string>/Users/USER/Library/Application Support/CleanMyMac 2/CleanMyMac 2 Helper.app</string>
<string>--args</string>
<string>-watchTrash</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<false/>
<key>WatchPaths</key>
<array>
<string>/Users/USER/.Trash</string>
</array>
</dict>
</plist>
Bad plists
/Library/Preferences/com.epson.Easy Photo Print.UnInstallList.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.epson.EPSON Software Updater.UnInstallList.plist
/Library/Preferences/com.epson.Inkjet Printer Driver.UnInstallList.plist
Extensions
/Library/Extensions/SonicStudioProcessor.kext
- com.sonicstudio.driver.SonicStudioProcessor
/System/Library/Extensions/JMicronATA.kext
- com.jmicron.JMicronATA
Frameworks
/Library/Frameworks/Adobe AIR.framework
- com.adobe.AIR
/Library/Frameworks/TSLicense.framework
- net.telestream.license
/Users/USER/Library/Frameworks/EWSMac-GC.framework
- com.eSellerate.EWSMac67108872
PrefPane
/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Home/lib/deploy/JavaControlPanel.pref Pane
- com.oracle.java.JavaControlPanel
/Library/PreferencePanes/Flash Player.prefPane
- com.adobe.flashplayerpreferences
/Library/PreferencePanes/Flip4Mac WMV.prefPane
- net.telestream.wmv.prefpane
/Library/PreferencePanes/NTFSforMacOSX.prefPane:® OS X:
- N/A
/Library/PreferencePanes/Perian.prefPane
- org.perian.PerianPane
/Library/PreferencePanes/VOX Preferences.prefPane
- com.coppertino.VoxPrefs
Bundles
- N/A
App extensions
com.linebreak.CloudAppMacOSX.Share
com.linebreak.CloudAppMacOSX.Today
Elapsed time (sec): 248A
"CleanMyMac" is a scam and a common cause of instability and poor performance. Depending on what version you have, the developer's instructions may not completely remove it. Follow those instructions, then do as below.
Back up all data before proceeding.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.* A folder may open with an item selected. If it does, move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password.
Repeat with this line:
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent
Restart the computer and empty the Trash.
You may also have to remove these items in the same way:
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist
Never again install "CleanMyMac" or anything like it.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
B
Remove "BitDefender Antivirus" by following the instructions on this page. I can't vouch for the effectiveness of those instructions. If they don't work, refer to the developer for more information.
Back up all data before making any changes.
C
Back up all data before proceeding.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/.Spotlight-V100
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Open
from the contextual menu. A folder should open with a subfolder named ".Spotlight-V100" selected. Move the subfolder to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password. Restart the computer. If you try to search now from the magnifying-glass icon in the top right corner of the display, there should be an indication that indexing is in progress.
You can't see the folder in the Trash because it's invisible. The next time you empty the Trash, it should be deleted. -
Is there a way to block the pop up window for Spotlight in Yosemite?
I want to keep the search in the corner of the screen and out of my way when I'm watching a video/multitasking. It is getting in the way of a lot of my work. I can't even move the window from the center of the screen. If not then spotlight is now just a nuisance. I'd rather use the search bar in the finder window because that can at least be moved to the bottom of the screen.
i have been looking for a way to do this too! spotlight use to be nice and out of the way for me
-
Spotlight in Yosemite contains much less items than in previous OS X versions
I'm using Spoltlight very much and it was good in previous versions of OS X, but now scrolling needed much often.. that's sad.
Maybe there is some way to make Spotlight window bigger/taller?I'm using Spoltlight very much and it was good in previous versions of OS X, but now scrolling needed much often.. that's sad.
Maybe there is some way to make Spotlight window bigger/taller? -
Spotlight doesn't find invisible files in Yosemite
Spotlight, under Yosemite 10.10.2, does not find invisible files, even when specifically requested to do it. The results window is empty.
Besides that, the insible property has disappeared from the Finder information windows:Open System Preferences > Spotlight. Under the 'privacy' tab, drag your HD into the list from a Finder window. As soon as it's in the list, remove it.
Spotlight will now begin to reindex your entire HD. You'll see a dot in the middle of the spotlight icon and clicking the icon will tell you that it's re-indexing.
Regards, -
At WWDC i seen that in the spotlight of Yosemite it could offer web search results if you set
To set up.
But in fact he did not offer an Internet search results (or iTunes, App Store) may rarely, I checked with friends and saw the same thing.
So how did I could see online results Yosemite's spotlight?
Or maybe he could not do it anyway?
thanks!AFAIK Spotlight in Yosemite can only use Bing. If you are not seeing it, make sure it is check in the System Preference panel for Spotlight.
There are Spotlight alternatives like Alfred and Launchbar can use different search engines to search the internet and have an interface much like Spotlight's. -
EtreCheck Report way over my head - major slow down after upgrade to Yosemite
Hi All!
This is my first post here, but I upgraded to Yosemite the other day and my Macbook has been painfully slow ever since. I read about Etrecheck today and downloaded and am posting it's report below. I know my computer is beyond ancient, but other than routine maintenance I've not had any issues before now. I'm not sure what additional info I should include, so my apologies for what I've not included and if someone would let me know what else is needed regarding my system I'll be glad to post it. Thanks for any and all help...
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 6, 2014 at 3:28:43 PM CST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) (Verified)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro5,5
1 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
2 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 3:30:5
Disk Information: ℹ️
ST9160314ASG disk0 : (160.04 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Hard Drive (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 159.18 GB (67.17 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[loaded] com.Cycling74.driver.Soundflower (1.5.1) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.master (5.9 - SDK 10.6) Support
[loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.64) Support
[not loaded] com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverVSP (0.0.74) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/PACESupportFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.leopard (5.9 - SDK 10.4) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.panther (5.9 - SDK 10.-1) Support
[loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.snowleopard (5.9 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.paceap.kext.pacesupport.tiger (5.9 - SDK 10.4) Support
Startup Items: ℹ️
Macaroni: Path: /Library/StartupItems/Macaroni
Startup items are obsolete and will not work in future versions of OS X
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[failed] com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
[failed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.tccd.system.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist Support
[running] com.amazon.sendtokindle.launcher.plist Support
[invalid?] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
[invalid?] com.rim.BBAlbumArtCacher.plist Support
[invalid?] com.rim.BBLaunchAgent.plist Support
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
[loaded] com.barebones.textwrangler.plist Support
[running] com.freemacsoft.appcleanerdaemon.plist Support
[invalid?] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
[loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
[invalid?] com.rim.BBDaemon.plist Support
[running] com.siber.gs-server.plist Support
[running] com.wdc.SmartwareDriveService.plist Support
[running] com.wdc.WDSmartWareService.plist Support
[loaded] net.sourceforge.MonolingualHelper.plist Support
[loaded] org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist Support
[loaded] PACESupport.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[invalid?] .dat0161.000 (hidden) Support
/Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/Versions/25.0.1364.99/Google Chrome Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome Helper /Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/Versions/25.0.1364.99/Google Chrome Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome Helper /Applications/Google Chrome.app/Contents/Versions/25.0.1364.99/Google Chrome Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome Helper --type=service
[loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist Support
[invalid?] com.avast.home.userinit.plist Support
[running] com.google.Chrome.framework.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
[invalid?] com.spotify.webhelper.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)
EvernoteHelper UNKNOWN (missing value)
Dropbox UNKNOWN (missing value)
HPEventHandler UNKNOWN (missing value)
WDQuickView Application (/Library/Application Support/WDSmartWare/WDQuickView.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.4.2 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.189 - SDK 10.6 Support
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20125.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
DirectorShockwave: Version: 11.5.6r606 Support
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
Picasa: Version: 1.0 Support
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
SlickSavings
Ebay Shopping Assistant
Searchme
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Flip4Mac WMV Support
Macaroni Support
MacFUSE Support
NTFS-3G Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: ON
Auto backup: YES
Volumes being backed up:
Hard Drive: Disk size: 159.18 GB Disk used: 92.01 GB
Destinations:
My Passport (Nancy) [Local]
Total size: 499.06 GB
Total number of backups: 2
Oldest backup: 2014-04-04 16:06:42 +0000
Last backup: 2014-11-05 01:19:12 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 499.06 GB > (Disk size 159.18 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
13% mds_stores
10% mds
9% WindowServer
1% Finder
1% Safari
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
83 MB Safari
76 MB mds_stores
45 MB com.apple.WebKit.Plugin.64
43 MB WindowServer
43 MB Finder
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
72 MB Free RAM
315 MB Active RAM
242 MB Inactive RAM
555 MB Wired RAM
4.70 GB Page-ins
60 MB Page-outsWD - Time Machine doesn't need the WD software, and in fact that software will interfere with the proper running of Time Machine. I would recommend that you repartition the drive which will prevent the WD software from running by removing it entirely. Then redo your Time Machine backup.
I am not sure what the Pace stuff is for. It may be a part of Avid software. If you don't know what it's for, then most likely you don't need it.
Uninstalling software can prove quite a chore. Here's a little something to help you out:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.
When you "finish" be sure to restart the computer. Exactly what Mac model do you have? -
Is Microsoft Office 2008 compatible with OS X Yosemite?
Is Microsoft Office 2008 compatible with OS X Yosemite? My Word, Excel and PowerPoint files won't open since updating my OS.
Your Office installation sounds corrupted. I would reinstall Office, but you must first do a complete removal of it. I did not write this note, but it should apply to Office 2008. You will just need to locate the version equivalents at the MS site. You might also check inside the Office 2008 folder for an uninstaller.
Your MS Office 2011 may have become corrupted. Reinstalling Office 2011 can address problems that you may be experiencing.
First - find your Office 2011 install disc with the product key # - and only then remove Office according to MS instructions
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2398768.
Or go here to DianefromOregon's site for help removing Office 2011: http://www.officeformachelp.com/2012/12/office-for-mac-2011-remove-office/.
Then Reinstall from DVD
Then enter your Product #
After successfully reinstalling Office 2011, update your Office product using the Software update within Office called Microsoft Update or going to the Help menu within Word or Excel or PowerPoint and select Update.
It may take a few times before you get to final upgrade to current Office version.
It should be 14.4.8 as of current date.
How to locate product keys: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2279109 or here on locating product keys http://office.about.com/od/MicrosoftOfficeMac/a/Best-3-Ways-To-Find-Microsoft-Of fice-For-Mac-Key-Codes.htm.
Note is updated as of February 25, 2015
Or you can do all of this manually:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software. -
I updated my computer today to Yosemite 10.1. It told me that my Kaspersky virus scanner was damaged and that I should delete it. I did so. I'm wondering what virus scanner I should purchase?
First, you should be sure you have fully uninstalled the software. If you have no uninstaller nor directions for uninstalling, then see:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.
Helpful Links Regarding Malware Problems
If you are having an immediate problem with ads popping up see The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide, AdwareMedic, or Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac - Apple Support.
Open Safari, select Preferences from the Safari menu. Click on Extensions icon in the toolbar. Disable all Extensions. If this stops your problem, then re-enable them one by one until the problem returns. Now remove that extension as it is causing the problem.
The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I have made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.
Fix Some Browser Pop-ups That Take Over Safari.
Common pop-ups include a message saying the government has seized your computer and you must pay to have it released (often called "Moneypak"), or a phony message saying that your computer has been infected, and you need to call a tech support number (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it resolved. First, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and your computer has not been affected. This "hijack" is limited to your web browser. Also understand that these messages are scams, so do not pay any money, call the listed number, or provide any personal information. This article will outline the solution to dismiss the pop-up.
Quit Safari
Usually, these pop-ups will not go away by either clicking "OK" or "Cancel." Furthermore, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in gray, including the option to quit Safari. You will likely have to force quit Safari. To do this, press Command + option + esc, select Safari, and press Force Quit.
Relaunch Safari
If you relaunch Safari, the page will reopen. To prevent this from happening, hold down the 'Shift' key while opening Safari. This will prevent windows from the last time Safari was running from reopening.
This will not work in all cases. The shift key must be held at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window reappears. In these circumstances, after force quitting Safari, turn off Wi-Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then relaunch Safari normally. It will try to reload the malicious webpage, but without a connection, it won't be able to. Navigate away from that page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com, and trying to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet, and the page you entered will appear rather than the malicious one.An excellent link to read is Tom Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
Also, visit The XLab FAQs and read Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware.
See these Apple articles:
Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection
OS X Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
OS X Mountain Lion- Protect your Mac from malware
OS X Mavericks- Protect your Mac from malware
About file quarantine in OS X
If you require anti-virus protection Thomas Reed recommends using ClamXAV. (Thank you to Thomas Reed for this recommendation.)
From user Joe Bailey comes this equally useful advice:
The facts are:
1. There is no anti-malware software that can detect 100% of the malware out there.
2. There is no anti-malware that can detect everything targeting the Mac.
3. The very best way to prevent the most attacks is for you as the user to be aware that
the most successful malware attacks rely on very sophisticated social engineering
techniques preying on human avarice, ****, and fear.
4. Internet popups saying the FBI, NSA, Microsoft, your ISP has detected malware on
your computer is intended to entice you to install their malware thinking it is a
protection against malware.
5. Some of the anti-malware products on the market are worse than the malware
from which they purport to protect you.
6. Be cautious where you go on the internet.
7. Only download anything from sites you know are safe.
8. Avoid links you receive in email, always be suspicious even if you get something
you think is from a friend, but you were not expecting.
9. If there is any question in your mind, then assume it is malware. -
This is yet another Yosemite speed issue. I've done some reading around and read the FileVault can cause an issues, I took a look and I've always have FileVault disabled. I installed EtreCheck and the results came up with a lot of RED and "FAILED". Unfortunately, I have no clue how to being to read this and was hoping someone could shed some light onto this for me.
Here are my results: (Just trying to right-click and paste this took almost a minute)
Problem description:
Installed OS X Yosemite and now Macbook runs extremely slow. I have had FileVault disabled the entire time.
EtreCheck version: 2.0.11 (98)
Report generated November 13, 2014 at 12:26:09 PM EST
Hardware Information: ℹ️
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) (Verified)
MacBook - model: MacBook6,1
1 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
2 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Video Information: ℹ️
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 23:21:15
Disk Information: ℹ️
TOSHIBA MK2555GSXF disk0 : (250.06 GB)
S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 249.20 GB (143.68 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
Mac App Store and identified developers
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.25 - SDK 10.6) Support
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.4.25 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.4.25 - SDK 10.6) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungMTP (1.4.25 - SDK 10.5) Support
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungSerial (1.4.25 - SDK 10.6) Support
Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.cloudd.plist
[failed] com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
[failed] com.apple.coreservices.appleid.authentication.plist
[failed] com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
[failed] com.apple.gamed.plist
[failed] com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[failed] com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
[failed] com.apple.xpc.loginitemregisterd.plist
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[failed] com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
[failed] com.apple.awdd.plist
[failed] com.apple.ctkd.plist
[failed] com.apple.findmymac.plist
[failed] com.apple.icloud.findmydeviced.plist
[failed] com.apple.ifdreader.plist
[failed] com.apple.nehelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
[failed] com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
[failed] com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
[failed] com.apple.systemstats.analysis.plist
[failed] com.apple.wdhelper.plist
[failed] com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist Support
[loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist Support
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.trashSizeWatcher.plist Support
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist Support
User Login Items: ℹ️
smcFanControl Application (/Applications/smcFanControl.app)
Dropbox Application (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
Mail Application (/Applications/Mail.app)
KiesAgent ApplicationHidden (/Applications/Kies.app/Contents/MacOS/KiesAgent.app)
fuspredownloader ApplicationHidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/.FUS/fuspredownloader.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 Support
Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
npTGEQPlugin: Version: 7.5.1 Support
Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20513.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Mismatch! Adobe recommends 15.0.0.223
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.38.6.0 - SDK 10.8 Support
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.3 - SDK 10.6 Support
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 9.5.5 Support
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 15.0.0 - SDK 10.10 Check version
User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) Support
ATTConnectEventEntry: Version: 1.0.0 - SDK 10.6
fbplugin_1_0_1: Version: (null) Support
Safari Extensions: ℹ️
Searchme
Slick Savings
Amazon Shopping Assistant
Ebay Shopping Assistant
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
Flash Player Support
Time Machine: ℹ️
Skip System Files: NO
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 249.20 GB Disk used: 105.52 GB
Destinations:
Time Machine Backups [Local]
Total size: 0 B
Total number of backups: 0
Oldest backup: -
Last backup: -
Size of backup disk: Too small
Backup size 0 B < (Disk used 105.52 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
3% Google Chrome
2% WindowServer
1% coreaudiod
0% airportd
0% smcFanControl
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
84 MB Google Chrome Helper
79 MB Google Chrome
43 MB Finder
39 MB mds
32 MB Mail
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
79 MB Free RAM
571 MB Active RAM
447 MB Inactive RAM
385 MB Wired RAM
46.88 GB Page-ins
1.25 GB Page-outsUninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software. -
After installing Yosemite, all office for mac 2011 apps crash after opening
Using 2013 MBP, installed Yosemite Friday and when opening Word, Excel, Powerpoint, & Outlook, they open for 5 seconds and then error out and crash. Any ideas? Thanks
Completely uninstall Office. Reinstall it from scratch using the original media. If you don't have the uninstaller then follow these procedures for getting it all removed:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software. -
I recently upgraded by iMac iOS to Yosemite, and I find that my best buy provided Trend Micro stopped working. Question, what security software is recommended, if any for an iMac. Thanks
Uninstall Trend Micro software. It is not needed and could prevent your computer from operating properly. If there is no uninstaller for the software, then see the following:
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software. -
Yosemite broke printing and antivirus.
I should not have upgraded my new Mac Book Air to Yosemite it broke printing and antivirus, phone support no help at all. Only fix to printing was to time machine back to Mavericks, phone support never even suggested that option. A OS upgrade should not break a basic use like printing. Anyone else have this problem with the upgrade? If you Google printing problems with Yosemite I am not alone.
Since now you are running Mavericks, what exactly is your current problem? Do you wish to install Yosemite again and want to know how to fix those two issues? If so, then get rid of your anti-malware software completely and try again.
Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Applications may create preference files that are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can look for them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
Some software use startup daemons or agents that are a new feature of the OS. Look for them in /Library/LaunchAgents/ and /Library/LaunchDaemons/ or in /Home/Library/LaunchAgents/.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term. Unfortunately Spotlight will not look in certain folders by default. You can modify Spotlight's behavior or use a third-party search utility, EasyFind, instead.
Some applications install a receipt in the /Library/Receipts/ folder. Usually with the same name as the program or the developer. The item generally has a ".pkg" extension. Be sure you also delete this item as some programs use it to determine if it's already installed.
There are many utilities that can uninstall applications. Here is a selection:
1. AppZapper
2. AppDelete
3. Automaton
4. Hazel
5. AppCleaner
6. CleanApp
7. iTrash
8. Amnesia
9. Uninstaller
10. Spring Cleaning
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software. -
How come I can search using Tags in the Finder but not when trying to search using the new Spotlight in Yosemite?
Thank you.You search it by typing tag:<tagname>
So I have a tag called "documentation" so I just type tag:documentation in the Spotlight field. Works great.
If you choose the "show all in finder" option you can see that it works fine. -
How to use spotlight to find and reveal files in the finder
Hello, Spotlight in Yosemite gives you the opportunity to reveal all files in the Finder (show all files in Finder) but can it reveal in finder just the want you want? We could that with Maverick, using command. Command now seems shows you only where it is, but it doesn't take you to take to finder. Thank you
Thank you Brenden,
Sorry for not being more clear, I looked at your links but I couldn't find the solution. Spotlight allows you to show "all results from your Mac in the Finder" but my questions is: can spotlight reveal a specific file in the finder? Showing all results in the finder is not very helpful because it shows too many. I used to be able to do it all the time with Maverick but I don't know how to do it with Yosemite, maybe it is no possible.
Thank you,
Andrés
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