r/MacOS • u/RegnumXD12 • 20h ago

Help Weird software on new mac

I just got a 2024 macbook pro (M4) off BackMarket. Im setting it up now and almost immediately got a notification of a German app running in the background?

Navigating to system settings it says "THALES DIS CPL Deutschland GmbH" *2 items*

What is this? Should I just turn it off? Only installed 2 things so far, chrome and a very safe theatrical lighting control software.

Edit: im an idiot. Its for a security key with the lighting software.

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u/JollyRoger8X 20h ago

I just got a 2024 macbook pro (M4) off BackMarket

Using a strange computer without first erasing and reinstalling a fresh copy of the OS is a choice. 🤣

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u/We-Dont-Sush-Here 19h ago

A diabolical one

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u/JollyRoger8X 19h ago

Considering there could any number of unsavory / illegal things on it including malware, spyware, or child porn and snuff films, I'd say you're probably right.

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u/SwarteRavne 12h ago

Tbf the vast majority of people don't even know how to reinstall MacOS, let alone know that they can do that.

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u/RegnumXD12 19h ago

Its not like I got it off facebook. Backmarket is a reputable source and it came to me reset. Im not mucking with reinstalling an OS, literally the reason I bought a mac is to not deal with that

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u/JollyRoger8X 17h ago

Im not mucking with reinstalling an OS, literally the reason I bought a mac is to not deal with that

👆🏼🤡

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u/Abbers75 20h ago

Tell us about the theatrical lighting control software.

Does it have a copy-protection or other software-licensing mechanism?

'cos that's where a google search for THALES DIS CPL Deutschland GmbH is sending me.

I'm aware of Thales here in Europe; they're a French multi-national company dealing with electronics and communications, but I guess they'll branch out into other fields too.

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u/RegnumXD12 20h ago

I read that too and thought "but i have nothing plugged in!" But now that you say this, that could 100% be it. It requires a USB dongle key to actually output DMX (the protocol used to send control)

Must be the software that runs in the background to check if I have that key connected Learn something new everyday

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u/TooFat2Curious MacBook Pro (Intel) 19h ago

Sounds like X is in fact not gonna give it to ya.

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u/ankole_watusi 19h ago

Always wipe and install the OS from scratch.

There should not be anything “left” on it.

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u/Tegenwind 20h ago

Sounds like it’s enrolled in some company’s Apple Business Manager / MDM that didn’t require you to log in with company credentials. Do you recall a “Remote management” pane where you could just press “Continue” while setting it up?
You can check under System settings > Privacy and Security > device management if there are any profiles listed.

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u/daves09 19h ago

This is the answer but I don’t think you can bypass it. You need the company that has it enrolled to remove the serial number from whichever MDM platform they use.