Impossible to delete or uninstall BlackHole.driver

[ProfStringer]

Mac OS 11.3.1 (Big Sur) keeps warning that "BlackHole.driver" will damage your computer. You should move it to the Trash." I've tried everything I know.

• Obviously, clicking the "Move to Trash" doesn't work.
• I've tried your uninstaller. The fact that BlackHole is still running in the Sound > Input list and the Audio MIDI Setup panel with no way to quit or remove from either location would tell me that "Uninstallation was successful" is a lie
• I've tried manually uninstalling via the Terminal per your exact instructions.
• I've tried re-installing the latest version and repeating everything again.

No matter what I do, BlackHole keeps reinstalling itself on every reboot and I cannot get rid of this fucking thing. This is acting like a persistent rootkit. No wonder Apple has designated it malware.

Since I'm trusting this isn't actually malware, but I no longer need it, what magic incarnation do I have to perform to get this thing off my system once and for all??????

Here's a screenshot showing the steps taken and the fact that it won't quit.

[devinroth]

Haha. It doesn’t reinstall. Probably just not getting uninstalled. Send me screenshots of your HAL folder. Devin Roth

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On May 28, 2021, 7:10 AM -0700, ProfStringer ***@***.***>, wrote: Mac OS 11.3.1 (Big Sur) keeps warning that "BlackHole.driver" will damage your computer. You should move it to the Trash." I've tried everything I know. Obviously, clicking the "Move to Trash" doesn't work. I've tried your uninstaller. I've tried manually uninstalling via the Terminal per your exact instructions. I've tried re-installing the latest version and repeating everything again. No matter what I do, BlackHole keeps reinstalling itself on every reboot and I cannot get rid of this fucking thing. This is acting like a persistent rootkit. No wonder Apple has designated it malware. Since I'm trusting this isn't actually malware, but I no longer need it, what magic incarnation do I have to perform to get this thing off my system once and for all?????? — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[ProfStringer]

Here's a screenshot showing the steps taken and the fact that it won't quit.

[devinroth]

You it needs to be “BlackHole16ch.driver” Try that first. Devin Roth

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On May 28, 2021, 7:25 AM -0700, ProfStringer ***@***.***>, wrote: Here's a screenshot showing the steps taken and the fact that it won't quit. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[ProfStringer]

I don't understand. It is the 16 channel version. So were the rm commands I entered.

[devinroth]

Yeah you just missed the ch at the end. The rm command needs to match the file/folder you want to remove. Devin Roth

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On May 28, 2021, 7:34 AM -0700, ProfStringer ***@***.***>, wrote: I don't understand. It is the 16 channel version. So were the rm commands I entered. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

[ProfStringer]

Slight progress. Thanks. But we're not there yet.

First, there's a typo on your Uninstall instructions. Your own command is missing the 'ch' on 'BlackHole16.driver'
https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole/wiki/Uninstallation

After re-running with the missing 'ch', the processes did end in the Audio Devices and MIDI setup. However, on reboot, I still get the malware message, and I can see that BlackHole 16ch is still running under Multi-Output Device.

[devinroth]

Photos please. Devin Roth

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On May 28, 2021, 7:46 AM -0700, ProfStringer ***@***.***>, wrote: Slight progress. Thanks. But we're not there yet. First, there's a typo on your Uninstall instructions. Your own command is missing the 'ch' on 'BlackHole16.driver' https://github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole/wiki/Uninstallation After re-running with the missing 'ch', the processes did end in the Audio Devices and MIDI setup. However, on reboot, I still get the malware message, and I can see that BlackHole 16ch is still running under Multi-Output Device. — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.