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Blocked Messages for users and continue to receive this warning

  • March 22, 2023
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Blocked Messages app on a Mac with a plist:

<key>familyControlsEnabled</key>
<true/>
<key>pathBlackList</key>
<array>
<string>/System/Applications/Messages.app</string>
</array>
<key>pathWhiteList</key>

and it is indeed blocked, but evey time i log in i get the below:


The extension is inside the Messages app in the Extension directory. Does anyone know where is this set up to run at every session start? It's not in Login Items...

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talkingmoose
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  • March 22, 2023

Instead of using the plist, you might have better luck using Jamf Pro's Restricted Software feature. It can also display a message to your end users explaining the app is restricted.


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  • March 23, 2023

Instead of using the plist, you might have better luck using Jamf Pro's Restricted Software feature. It can also display a message to your end users explaining the app is restricted.


We use Restricted software feature to block message