Removing Teamviewer From Mac

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Can’t Boot after uninstalling Teamviewer on Mac OS Catalina

12/4/2019

Ran into this problem on a few macs. The scenario is that you've uninstalled teamviewer on macOS catalina and now your mac won't boot. Instead it give you an error that reads: 'Unrecoverable Error. SecurityAgent was unable to create requested mechanism TeamViewerAuthPlugin:Start.
Basically it's a file that the OS is looking for to boot and it can't find it. Solution below:
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UPDATE! 3/01/20
The simplest fix:
AuthDB Removal:
  • Start into macOS Recovery by holding down Cmd-R when booting before the chime until the apple logo.
  • Open Disk Utility -- found in the upper utility menu option.
  • Check the left source list for the name of your disk. For Macs running Catalina it is the Disk that does not end in '- Data'. It's usually 'Macintosh HD.'
  • Click to select the disk in the sidebar.
  • Click the 'Mount' button in the upper right. If you see the word 'unmount' skip this step.
  • Quit Disk Utility.
  • From the top menu bar click Utilities > Terminal.
  • Enter the command and hit return: rm '/Volumes/<your disk>/var/db/auth.db'
    • ​NOTE** There is a space after rm
    • NOTE** Replace <your disk> with the name of your hard disk from the earlier step.​ Eg. rm '/Volumes/Macintosh HD/var/db/auth.db'​
    • NOTE** once you enter the command hit return to submit the command.
    • NOTE** if the terminal returns down waiting for a new command, it's successful.
  • Restart.
  • ​If you receive an error review the steps carefully again, or call us for assistance.

OLD FIX - Replace the Plugin.
The Fix Option 1 - Target Disk Mode:
  • Requires a Thunderbolt cable to connect two macs together.
  • Get another mac that is not the broken one, duh.
  • Download the file you need to replace here.
  • Unzip the file.
  • Boot the broken mac to target disk mode by holding the T key during boot, until you see the thunderbolt Icon on the screen.
  • Connect both macs together via thunderbolt, the broken mac's hard drive will show up as an external HD.
  • In the Finder, from the root of the broken mac's hard drive navigate to: /Library/Security/SecurityAgentPlugins/
  • Paste in the file you downloaded above.
  • Restart the broken mac.
  • Done. Hooray.

The Fix Option 2 - USB Thumb Stick & Terminal Command:
  • Download the file you need to replace here.
  • Unzip the file.
  • Copy the file to a USB Thumb Drive.
  • Name the USB drive: fixit
  • Connect the USB to your broken mac.
  • Boot your broken Mac while holding Command+R until you see the Apple logo.
  • In the upper menu click utilities, then select terminal.
  • Type the following command and hit return: ls /Volumes/
  • This command lists the attached volumes. Make a note of the drive name for the internal hard drive.
  • Enter the terminal command and hit return: cp -r /Volumes/fixit/TeamViewerAuthPlugin.bundle /Volumes/Macintosh HD/Library/Security/SecurityAgentPlugins/
NOTE ** YOU MAY NEED TO REPLACE THE NAME OF 'MACINTOSH HD' IF YOUR HARD DRIVE NAME DIFFERS. ALSO, IF THERE ARE SPACES IN YOUR HARD DRIVE NAME, THE SPACE IS REPRESENTED AS A ' ' A BACKSLASH WITH A SPACE. EG. 'MY HARD DRIVE' IT WOULD BE REPRESENTED IN THE TERMINAL COMMAND AS 'MY HARD DRIVE'
  • Click the apple in the upper left and select restart.
  • Done. Hoory.

​You're welcome.
1/16/2020 03:19:38 pm

I tried your Option 2. After going to the terminal and entering Is /Volumes/ it just said file not found which seemed odd. So I entered the cp -r /Volumes/fixit/TeamViewerAuthPlugin.bundle /Volumes/Macintosh HD/Library/Security/SecurityAgentPlugins/ and restarted but got the same error. I'm getting 'the file I need' on another mac, saving it to a thumb drive, then using an adapter to connect it to the mini usb on my broken computer. Could this be a problem. Frustrated and perplexed.

2/10/2020 12:00:51 pm

I have the same problem

3/9/2020 11:15:57 am

Go with the updated steps, see above
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UPDATE! 2/10/20
There is a simpler fix than the one detailed below. We'll lay it out here:
FIX - AuthDB Removal:
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with the only remark that to boot into recovery, switch off your Mac, then press and hold keys [command] and [R] and switch on your Mac (keep the two keys pressed until the apple logo appears, the you can release them). The ret of the steps should be straight-forward.

1/20/2020 09:42:46 am

Agh, I cant even find the Terminal command.
Can you publish a picture where it should be.
I searched every drop down menu...

1/26/2020 07:15:46 am

Thank you !! It helped me

1/29/2020 06:55:18 am

I used option 1, many, many thanks this worked perfectly. How do I manage to uninstall Teamviewer permanantly? The reason beoing I have heard of some scams using it to hack into computers.

3/9/2020 09:39:29 am

I can’t do that :( can you help me please???

3/9/2020 11:17:41 am

Go with the updated steps, see above
'
UPDATE! 2/10/20
There is a simpler fix than the one detailed below. We'll lay it out here:
FIX - AuthDB Removal:
'
with the only remark that to boot into recovery, first switch off your Mac, then press and hold keys [command] and [R] and switch on your Mac (keep the two keys pressed until the apple logo appears, the you can release them). The rest of the steps should be straight-forward.

2/1/2020 05:21:59 am

Hey,
I have this message
How do I know it is ok?
I've tried to restart it but I still have the error :( I've tried so many times to type the code..

2/15/2020 07:14:50 pm

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was pulling my hair out, but now all is well. I can’t thank you enough for the fix using the Terminal command.

2/17/2020 02:22:12 pm

Thanx so much! It worked for another lost file mkauthplugin:prelogin. My son unplugged a flight simulator joy stick?? and the message came up!

2/24/2020 02:04:07 am

I’ve tried command R and many other key combinations I’ve seen in online discussion groups. Nothing I do gets rid of the black screen and unrecoverable error message. I would love to try your solution but I can’t get into recovery mode. Any thoughts?

2/24/2020 10:44:42 am

Awesome it’s working

3/6/2020 06:38:30 am

The new solution
'
UPDATE! 2/10/20
FIX - AuthDB Removal:
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worked like a charm right away. Kudos to you, brothers and/or sisters :)
PS: all this after a long session with Apple Support involving a 2nd-line 'senior advisor' who could only give me the standard incompetency-proving solution of 'wipe&reinstall macOS'... pff.

3/13/2020 10:37:35 pm

Hi i tried your updated fix posted below for the Teamviewer reboot error. I was successful up until the step to enter command: rm '/Volumes/<your disk>/var/db/auth.db'
I get “no such file or directory”.
I’ve verified name of my HD is the same: Macintosh HD.
Please help!
https://www.easymacsupport.com/blog/cant-boot-after-uninstalling-teamviewer-on-mac-os-catalina

3/26/2020 03:31:48 pm

I have excatly the same, how did
You fix it in the end?

3/27/2020 11:14:30 am

same 😥

3/27/2020 11:47:19 am

It is: rm(space) And then “/Volumes.... etc. And you need to leave a space in between Macintosh And HD also. And still use the “”

3/15/2020 12:28:55 pm

You saved my life. Option 1 worked also in High Sierra.

3/23/2020 02:30:54 am

Help! It doesn't work on my mac. I have always ' No such file or directory' answer .

3/23/2020 02:48:33 am

Ok, I get it! I've tried a few usb format and it's working :)

3/26/2020 03:21:27 pm

I have the same! How did you fixed
It????

3/28/2020 07:01:25 pm

Muchas Gracias!!! U save my life!!! Thx!!!
Just one comment: between rm and “ there is a space!!!

3/29/2020 10:52:34 am

This fucking teamviewer broke my macbook pro

4/3/2020 01:59:02 am

Thank you!! It worked with the disk name name as .../“Macintosh HD”/...

4/3/2020 02:09:35 am

I love you

4/6/2020 02:20:54 pm

The first one worked you just have to type it in correctly!
Thank you ,weight is off my shoulders!


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Unlike the software developed for Windows system, most of the applications installed in Mac OS X generally can be removed with relative ease. TeamViewer is a third party application that provides additional functionality to OS X system and enjoys a popularity among Mac users. However, instead of installing it by dragging its icon to the Application folder, uninstalling TeamViewer may need you to do more than a simple drag-and-drop to the Trash.

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When installed, TeamViewer creates files in several locations. Generally, its additional files, such as preference files and application support files, still remains on the hard drive after you delete TeamViewer from the Application folder, in case that the next time you decide to reinstall it, the settings of this program still be kept. But if you are trying to uninstall TeamViewer in full and free up your disk space, removing all its components is highly necessary. Continue reading this article to learn about the proper methods for uninstalling TeamViewer.

When you need to remove the TeamViewer completely from your Mac, you should pay special attention to the TeamViewer components. Just uninstall the TeamViewer app via Trash on Mac or the built-in uninstaller is not enough, you should also clean up the TeamViewer. Using TeamViewer to help family and friends without receiving any financial compensation is considered personal use.However, using TeamViewer for your business or profession, or for any purposes for which you directly or indirectly receive compensation constitutes commercial use.

Windows Add/ Remove Programs offers users a way to uninstall the program and every Operating System has Add/ Remove Programs feature. Click Start menu and run Control Panel. Locate TeamViewer and click Change/ Remove to uninstall the program. Follow the uninstall wizard and uninstall the program. Apr 18, 2019  How to Reset TeamViewer ID on Linux? In case you are using TeamViewer on one of the Linux distributions, you can follow the instructions below to reset the TeamViewer ID. The method is tested on Debian 9 and with some modifications you can use it on any Linux distribution. Mar 15, 2015 This tutorial will show you how to completely uninstall Teamviewer from Windows 7 & 8. Sep 12, 2019  How to Uninstall TeamViewer from Your Mac with CleanMyMac X. After downloading CleanMyMac X (click here to download), follow these steps to remove any application from Mac OS X: Click on CleanMyMac X. Select Uninstaller in the left menu bar. Choose TeamViewer in the center part of the CleanMyMac X menu. Click the big blue button in the top-right corner of the page and select Edit profile. Click on the link Delete account in the window that opens. Caution: When deleting your TeamViewer account, your entire account - including all the data it contains - will be permanently deleted.

Manually uninstall TeamViewer step by step:

Most applications in Mac OS X are bundles that contain all, or at least most, of the files needed to run the application, that is to say, they are self-contained. Thus, different from the program uninstall method of using the control panel in Windows, Mac users can easily drag any unwanted application to the Trash and then the removal process is started. Despite that, you should also be aware that removing an unbundled application by moving it into the Trash leave behind some of its components on your Mac. To fully get rid of TeamViewer from your Mac, you can manually follow these steps:

1. Terminate TeamViewer process(es) via Activity Monitor

Before uninstalling TeamViewer, you’d better quit this application and end all its processes. If TeamViewer is frozen, you can press Cmd +Opt + Esc, select TeamViewer in the pop-up windows and click Force Quit to quit this program (this shortcut for force quit works for the application that appears but not for its hidden processes).

Open Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder in Launchpad, and select All Processes on the drop-down menu at the top of the window. Select the process(es) associated with TeamViewer in the list, click Quit Process icon in the left corner of the window, and click Quit in the pop-up dialog box (if that doesn’t work, then try Force Quit).

2. Delete TeamViewer application using the Trash

First of all, make sure to log into your Mac with an administrator account, or you will be asked for a password when you try to delete something.

Open the Applications folder in the Finder (if it doesn’t appear in the sidebar, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, and select Applications in the list), search for TeamViewer application by typing its name in the search field, and then drag it to the Trash (in the dock) to begin the uninstall process. Alternatively you can also click on the TeamViewer icon/folder and move it to the Trash by pressing Cmd + Del or choosing the File and Move to Trash commands.

For the applications that are installed from the App Store, you can simply go to the Launchpad, search for the application, click and hold its icon with your mouse button (or hold down the Option key), then the icon will wiggle and show the “X” in its left upper corner. Click the “X” and click Delete in the confirmation dialog.

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3. Remove all components related to TeamViewer in Finder

Though TeamViewer has been deleted to the Trash, its lingering files, logs, caches and other miscellaneous contents may stay on the hard disk. For complete removal of TeamViewer, you can manually detect and clean out all components associated with this application. You can search for the relevant names using Spotlight. Those preference files of TeamViewer can be found in the Preferences folder within your user’s library folder (~/Library/Preferences) or the system-wide Library located at the root of the system volume (/Library/Preferences/), while the support files are located in '~/Library/Application Support/' or '/Library/Application Support/'.

Open the Finder, go to the Menu Bar, open the “Go” menu, select the entry: Go to Folder... and then enter the path of the Application Support folder:~/Library

Search for any files or folders with the program’s name or developer’s name in the ~/Library/Preferences/, ~/Library/Application Support/ and ~/Library/Caches/ folders. Right click on those items and click Move to Trash to delete them.

Meanwhile, search for the following locations to delete associated items:

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  • /Library/Preferences/
  • /Library/Application Support/
  • /Library/Caches/

Besides, there may be some kernel extensions or hidden files that are not obvious to find. In that case, you can do a Google search about the components for TeamViewer. Usually kernel extensions are located in in /System/Library/Extensions and end with the extension .kext, while hidden files are mostly located in your home folder. You can use Terminal (inside Applications/Utilities) to list the contents of the directory in question and delete the offending item.

4. Empty the Trash to fully remove TeamViewer

If you are determined to delete TeamViewer permanently, the last thing you need to do is emptying the Trash. To completely empty your trash can, you can right click on the Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash, or simply choose Empty Trash under the Finder menu (Notice: you can not undo this act, so make sure that you haven’t mistakenly deleted anything before doing this act. If you change your mind, before emptying the Trash, you can right click on the items in the Trash and choose Put Back in the list). In case you cannot empty the Trash, reboot your Mac.

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Tips for the app with default uninstall utility:

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You may not notice that, there are a few of Mac applications that come with dedicated uninstallation programs. Though the method mentioned above can solve the most app uninstall problems, you can still go for its installation disk or the application folder or package to check if the app has its own uninstaller first. If so, just run such an app and follow the prompts to uninstall properly. After that, search for related files to make sure if the app and its additional files are fully deleted from your Mac.

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No doubt that uninstalling programs in Mac system has been much simpler than in Windows system. But it still may seem a little tedious and time-consuming for those OS X beginners to manually remove TeamViewer and totally clean out all its remnants. Why not try an easier and faster way to thoroughly remove it?

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1. Download MacRemover and install it by dragging its icon to the application folder.
2. Launch MacRemover in the dock or Launchpad, select TeamViewer appearing on the interface, and click Run Analysis button to proceed.
3. Review TeamViewer files or folders, click Complete Uninstall button and then click Yes in the pup-up dialog box to confirm TeamViewer removal.

The whole uninstall process may takes even less than one minute to finish, and then all items associated with TeamViewer has been successfully removed from your Mac!

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MacRemover has a friendly and simply interface and even the first-time users can easily operate any unwanted program uninstallation. With its unique Smart Analytic System, MacRemover is capable of quickly locating every associated components of TeamViewer and safely deleting them within a few clicks. Thoroughly uninstalling TeamViewer from your mac with MacRemover becomes incredibly straightforward and speedy, right? You don’t need to check the Library or manually remove its additional files. Actually, all you need to do is a select-and-delete move. As MacRemover comes in handy to all those who want to get rid of any unwanted programs without any hassle, you’re welcome to download it and enjoy the excellent user experience right now!

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