Clean File Quarantine from downloaded files
- Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
- macOS onlyThis script improves your privacy on macOS
- Impact: MediumSystem Functionality Loss Risk: Moderate
This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.
This action improves privacy with some impact when you run the recommended script. - Bash (Shell script)These changes use macOS system commands to update your settings.
- 2 scripts
- IrreversibleYou can restore parts of this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.
Overview
Missing Good Quality Documentation
This page does not yet meet PrivacyLearn's documentation standards. However, the script/action is stable and verified by community. Here are some options for you to understand its functionality:Computer-generated docs (PREVIEW)
This documentation may be low quality but still useful.Read computer-generated explanation
This documentation is automatically extracted from the code implementation.
Clean File Quarantine from downloaded files to fortify personal data handling settings on macOS — Read along, this setting adjustment equips you with knowledge about just that.
Ownership and responsibility for personal data are encouraged by system privacy handling. Start enhanced through this improvement for cyber privacy maintenance options: make the adjustments using this privacy guide. Be patient as you work through the instructions. Rushing can lead to avoidable mistakes.
References
- Well-Known Users of SQLite
- Appropriate Uses For SQLite
- Defense Against The Dark Arts (SQLite Security)
- Safeguarding Data Privacy in SQLite Applications
Technical Details
- This configuration refines file system to strengthen digital data privacy guardrail in the process of less document tracking. It can also help minimize resource consumption, to achieve optimized file operations.
- To benefit from protected system operations, this instruction set applies essential system settings to help reinforce digital privacy assurance. During enhanced resource management, this script helps reduce unnecessary system tasks.
- To improve digital data privacy measures, this customization manages privileged operations to accomplish secure privileges.
- The executable here implements user settings to reach personalized data protection and this helps to help maintain stricter privacy control. It aims to help optimize hardware utilization, to achieve efficient profile management.
- This modification handles ad behavior controls to be able to maintain personal data privacy assurance and this action helps to gain controlled marketing exposure. This code can also help reduce the system's workload with aid of improved loading times.
- For the purpose of applying this database records, this playbook orchestrates your system to benefit from managing stored information to minimize system data privacy guardrail risks. To obtain streamlined queries, it helps make the system more stable.
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Requires technical knowledge about YAML and Git- Security Trade-off
This action prioritizes privacy over certain security features. It's not recommended and should only be used by advanced users after understanding its implications.
Increased Privacy
Enhanced privacy through reduced data collection and trackingDecreased Security
Some security features will be disabled or limited - Use with Caution
This script is only recommended if you understand its implications.
Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.
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Choose one of two ways to apply:
- High
- Maximum
High — Advanced Privacy
- For advanced privacy-conscious users
- May affect some features
Read more about High and other protection levels
Maximum — Strongest Possible Privacy
- Military-grade privacy protection
- Major system impact
- Consider having Time Machine backup.
Read more about Maximum and other protection levels
Help
How to apply "Clean File Quarantine from downloaded files" using script
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Medium
- ≈ 6 instructions
- 2
Download
Download the script file by clicking on the button above. - 3
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 4
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 5
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 6
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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Guided, automated application with safety checks- Recommended for most users
- Includes safety checks
- Shows the code
- Free
- Open-source
- Popular
- Offline/Online usage
Help
How to apply "Clean File Quarantine from downloaded files" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
- 2
Choose script
- Search for the category name: Clean File Quarantine from downloaded files
- Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
Applying High to limit the impact.
- 3
Run
Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.
Explore This Guide
- 2 Privacy settings
Choose what to protect based on your needs:This script already includes these options.
You can review, apply or reverse each option individually.
Click any option to learn more about what it does.
Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
Clear logs of all downloaded files from File Quarantine
Clear File Quarantine attribute from downloaded files
Similar Guides
Wider Goal
Guides below includes this guide to achieve a wider goal.See other more general settings that includes this one as one of its actions.These plans combine multiple privacy settings, including this one, for stronger protection.
- Disable File Quarantine (tracks downloaded files and warns)
- Privacy over security
Same Goal
Another guide in Disable File Quarantine (tracks downloaded files and warns) See settings that are in the same category as this guide.Using other actions in the same category may help you achieve your goal better.
About the Creators
These people have authored this documentation and written its scripts:
undergroundwires- Certified security professional
- 7+ years experience securing banks
- Open-source developer since 2005
- EU advisor, Public Speaker, Moderator
- Open-Source Contributors
- Hundreds across the globe
- Testers, reviewers, developers
- Companies, military agencies
- Community since 2017
Reviewed By
This guide has undergone comprehensive auditing and peer review:Expert review by undergroundwires
- Verified technical accuracy and editorial standards
- Assessed system impact and user privacy risks
- Audited and verified using automated security tests
Public review by large community
- Privacy enthusiasts and professionals peer-reviewed
- Millions of end-users tested across different environments
- Audited and verified using third-party security software
History
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