How do I disable 'File System Extensions' in MacOSX Sequoia on a Mac mini M2?

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How do I disable 'File System Extensions' in MacOSX Sequoia on a Mac mini M2?

Mac Mini M2 - MacOSX Sequoia

I've noticed in Settings these two items that look like volumes on my machine and I know I don't have because all the settings are default settings.

Nonetheless, I've checked from the terminal with 'diskutil list' and 'diskutil apfs list' and yeah I don't... unless are they're hidden but that's a big assumption since I don't exactly know what they represent.

Anyone knows.

Also, I don' have focus or Screen time on so I don't understand why can they be disabled.

Thanks.

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Mac mini

Posted on Apr 2, 2025 6:16 PM

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Barney-15E

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Apr 2, 2025 6:29 PM in response to ste22io

Those are extensions that provide the functionality noted in the header. They are not volumes.

If you should wish to format a disk in MS-DOS format or ExFAT, those extensions allow you to do so.

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ste22io Author

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Apr 2, 2025 6:49 PM in response to Barney-15E

Txs. I see talking about portable vols perhaps.. I mean applying functionality. But isn't already available though through disk utility?

Any ideas on how to disable it. Computer isn't link to my phone, screen time is off and not yet linked to iCloud. Also, no file vault or lockdown mode enabled.

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Barney-15E

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Apr 2, 2025 6:51 PM in response to ste22io

But isn't already available though through disk utility?

They are why it is available through disk utility.

Any ideas on how to disable it.

There isn't a way.

Do you want to disable Disk Utility because that is what you are asking.

Computer isn't link to my phone, screen time is off and not yet linked to iCloud. Also, no file vault or lockdown mode enabled.

I have no idea what this has to do with file system extensions.

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