Remote management processes in Activity monitor

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Remote management processes in Activity monitor

Hey, I see a couple of remote management processes on activity monitor on my mac, one is remotemanagementagent, and remotemanagementd, alongside another 2 with names like “screensharingd”. I have remote management and screen sharing settings all off, is it normal to see these processes in activity monitor, or is this a sign of remote management? I have confirmed i also have no other users on my mac and have no MDM profiles. Should i be worried, or is it normal to see these processes currently running, even with all the settings ticked off? I fear these may have appeared after a software I installed a couple of years ago, but i’m just trying to make sure it’s nothing malicious. (it was stupid of me to download a cracked app, i was young and didn’t think it through)

(they all sit at 0.0% cpu usage, and range from 0.15-0.18 cpu time)

I have ran Etrecheck and Malwarebytes scans and both came out clear, i have noticed no EXTREME slowdowns, no ad pop-ups, etc. But, its still eerie to see these processes, not knowing if they’re supposed to be there or not.

Thanks, and looking forward to a response.

Posted on Jun 12, 2025 1:21 AM

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Owl-53

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Jun 12, 2025 2:58 AM in response to PowWow332

Much like my colleague @den.thed had reported - looks good

Also, as my colleague mentions regarding Google Chrome

Perhaps I am over reaching in regards the Remote aspect in your question

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Refer to the Posting by Respected Contributor @ John Galt

Application memory error on my MacBook Pro - Apple Community

Refer to the Posting by Respected Contributor @ Kurt Lang

etrecheck... Mac running slow - Apple Community

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Owl-53

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Jun 12, 2025 3:30 AM in response to PowWow332

Not really Off Topic per se

Yes, I did see that too

Our trusty Apple Moderation Team took care of that 👍

Presto and almost instantly, Vanished

You are very welcome and it has been a my pleasure making your acquaintance

Happy computing 👍

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PowWow332 Author

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Jun 12, 2025 1:51 PM in response to BDAqua

Perfect, i think it’s time to wrap up the discussion😂

Thanks for clearing up the Activity monitor process for me @ Owl-53, and thank you for clarifying the random reply @ BDAqua, both your help is much appreciated!

Take care, both of you :)

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Owl-53

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Jun 12, 2025 2:21 AM in response to PowWow332

I run an Ultra Clean Installation of Sequoia 15.5 on a M4 Desktop and definitely No MDM of any sorts

Though there once was a " Cracker " software once installed

If you are comfortable with this suggestion

Post the latest Etrecheck report

We are willing to have a look see, you know, just incase

Refer below

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PowWow332 Author

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Jun 12, 2025 3:21 AM in response to Owl-53

Sound perfect, thank you so much for your time and help. Also, do you see the other reply in this discussion talking about how i’m in trouble for something, what is it about? I reported it, but i’m not to sure, sorry for going off topic, but thanks again!

heres what i’m talking about if you can’t see it.

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BDAqua

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Jun 12, 2025 12:56 PM in response to PowWow332

My guess is is that you’re correct, intimidation, since if it were true there'd be no need to send it.

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Owl-53

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Jun 12, 2025 1:10 PM in response to PowWow332

There are some, not all, that come to the forums so they can have their moment in the sun ( fame )

Think you and my good friend @ BDAqua can read between the lines 😊

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BDAqua

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Jun 12, 2025 1:41 PM in response to PowWow332

No need to worry. :)

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PowWow332 Author

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Jun 12, 2025 2:26 AM in response to Owl-53

Hey, so is this from your personal mac device, meaning you see the processes too?

also, i’ve ran an etrecheck report and posted it in communities, if you look it my profile it should be there, if not, i’m more then happy to send another one in, but i was told everything looks normal.

Thanks for this reply btw, if it is from your mac, its a great sigh of relief knowing other people see the processes too, take care, and looking forward to your reply!

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Owl-53

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Jun 12, 2025 2:48 AM in response to PowWow332

PowWow332 wrote:

Hey, so is this from your personal mac device, meaning you see the processes too?

Yes

also, i’ve ran an etrecheck report and posted it in communities, if you look it my profile it should be there, if not, i’m more then happy to send another one in, but i was told everything looks normal.

Will search that out and have that look see

Thanks for this reply btw, if it is from your mac, its a great sigh of relief knowing other people see the processes too, take care, and looking forward to your reply!

Yes Personal computer

Will post back in this thread if I do find something amiss

Otherwise, all is good

Your are welcome

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PowWow332 Author

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Jun 12, 2025 10:52 AM in response to Owl-53

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but what was the point of that person sending that message? was it an intimidation act? Looking forward to your reply, and thanks to you and the moderation team, once again!

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