"SearchPrimaryDataDaemon" will damage your computer

This message persistently remains on my screen. How do I get rid of the threat and message?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 6, 2023 8:29 PM

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Oct 8, 2023 11:27 AM in response to lewchey

Hey lewchey,


If you haven't already, we recommend starting up your Mac in Safe Mode to see if this message appears: Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


"Safe mode prevents certain software from loading as your Mac starts up. This includes login items, system extensions that aren't required by macOS, and fonts that weren't installed by macOS."


Let us know what happens! Take care.

Nov 6, 2023 5:33 PM in response to shon1155

shon1155 wrote:

The pop still occurs in safe mode. I’m not quite sure which step to follow next. I searched in Finder and my MacBook could not locate a file with the name SearchPrimaryDataDaemon.


You will not find a file with that name on your Mac.


John Galt wrote:

If you still need help please read Removing "Search Marquis" / "Search Baron" / etc on your own - Apple Community.

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