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* Boot into [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262 Safe Mode] by holding Shift during the startup chime
* Boot into [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262 Safe Mode] by holding Shift during the startup chime
** This will clear the Mac's cache files; just log in (twice if you have FileVault turned on), and then restart once more
** This will clear the Mac's cache files; just log in (twice if you have FileVault turned on), and then restart once more
** For M1 and M2 Macs,
*** Shut down the laptop
*** Power on while HOLDING the power button
*** Options and disks will appear
*** Hold SHIFT key and click "Continue in Safe Mode"
* Install anti-virus software (we use Sophos at RCS)
* Install anti-virus software (we use Sophos at RCS)
* Review the Trash and empty it
* Review the Trash and empty it