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Disable downloaded file logging in quarantine

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Works with any MacWorks with any Mac running macOS/OS X on Intel or Apple Silicon.
  • Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
  • 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.
  • Fully reversible

    You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.

    The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

Overview​

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Disable downloaded file logging in quarantine to avoid invasive data exposure and improve online data handling on macOS — Read along, this webpage teaches the essentials of just that. As an addition, process to undo the customization is detailed below.

Your personal choices remain protected with personal privacy management. To get started with important privacy integration settings, explore the next steps that make progress easy and start enhanced through manual. Stay focused, stay patient, and trust the guide to lead you successfully.

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Technical Details​

  • In relation to applying this root operations, this adjustment controls your system to benefit from controlled elevation to strengthen sensitive data privacy control.
  • To help improve personal data management, this playbook manages user environment to gain protected user settings. As result of improved account response, this customization helps save energy while using the system.
  • The config here applies file access to achieve data leakage prevention and this action can also help to be able to maintain personal privacy protection. It aims to help make the system more efficient, to realize streamlined access patterns.
  • While applying this system settings, this tweak implements your system to benefit from secured system settings to optimize privacy safeguard. To accomplish reduced system overhead, it helps use less power or resources.

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  1. 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 tracking

    Decreased Security

    Some security features will be disabled or limited

    This script can be reversed, this allows you to restore the default system security.

  2. 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.

    This script can be fully reversed to restore changes if something goes wrong.

Apply Now​

Choose one of three ways to apply:

Download script​

Download and run the script directly
  • No app needed
  • Offline usage
  • Free
  • Open-source
Help

How to apply or restore "Disable downloaded file logging in quarantine" using script​

  • ≈ 3 min to complete
  • Tools: Web Browser
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • ≈ 5 instructions
  1. 1

    Download

    Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
    Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
  2. 2

    Keep the file

    If warned by your browser, keep the file.
  3. 3

    Open

    Open the downloaded file.
  4. 4

    Exit

    Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
  5. 5

    Restart

    Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply or restore "Disable downloaded file logging in quarantine" using privacy.sexy​

  • ≈ 3 min to complete
  • Tools: privacy.sexy
  • Difficulty: Simple
  • ≈ 4 instructions
privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with more advanced options.
  1. 1

    Open or download

    Open or download the desktop application
  2. 2

    Choose script

    1. Search for the script name: Disable downloaded file logging in quarantine
    2. Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
  3. 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.

Run commands​

Copy and run commands manually Requires technical knowledge
Apply changes
file_to_lock=~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.QuarantineEventsV2
if [ -f "$file_to_lock" ]; then
    sudo chflags schg "$file_to_lock"
    echo "Made file immutable at \"$file_to_lock\""
else
    echo "No action is needed, file does not exist at \"$file_to_lock\""
fi
Help

How to apply or restore "Disable downloaded file logging in quarantine" using commands​

  • ≈ 2 min to complete
  • Tools: Terminal app
  • Difficulty: undefined
  • ≈ 3 instructions
  1. 1

    Open terminal

    Open Terminal app.
  2. 2

    Copy code

    Copy the code:
    Copy Apply Code Copy Revert Code
  3. 3

    Paste & run

    Paste the code into Terminal and press Enter to run.

    Some changes require a system restart to take effect

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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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