Webroot keeps asking me for full desk access over and over. I check my system preferences to make sure it’s checked and it is. I even removed it from the list and added it back again. It will start scanning for a few minutes and the Systems Preferences window pops up again. I have uninstalled and redownloaded the app several times and it still keeps asking me for full disk access. Thanks for any help!
Mac OS Catalina 10.15.4
Internet Security Plus
Hey all,
Basically, we have a very soon-to-be-released update that fill fix this full disk access issue as well as a few other things. What she said was this:
“First I really appreciate your patience while we work towards fixing the problems. Catalina brought in some really big changes and we are finding different issues in different environment settings.
Our most recent mid-April release included a variety of fixes and we have our next version currently being tested and will be delivered later this month. I can guarantee that this version will have a fix for the FDA pop up problem (#4 on your list) among other bugs and will address another compatibility requirement from Apple.
We also have a couple more updates planned to quickly follow the June release which will include more bug fixes and I will work with my team to reproduce the other problems you have stated above and address them as soon as possible. “
Please look forward to this upcoming update! It is currently in the testing phase.
-Keenan
I agree with all the statements in regard to “alert full disc access needed” I have the exact problem has been a problem for some time now. Ever since macOS Catalina was installed on my computer 10.15.5 @ the moment Webroot has been in a spin trying to be compatible with it. I have had no luck so far many messages sent to Webroot and 1 hour + spent waiting to talk to tech there. Then 1 hour + spent on screen share with them to find the next morning when i started up my computer the same exact problem ie: We need full disc access this is a Mary go round with Webroot they just can not keep up with the speed of changes that apple puts out it’s very obvious. Apple makes a change upgrade and webroot takes ten steps backwards and goes into a spin. This is not the first issue i have had with Webroot when Apple issues changes. And yes i’am losing faith in Webroot fast as other’s in this forum are doing also! Keep us posted Webroot instead of keeping us in the dark of your progress in these matters.
I am fed up with this Full Disc Access Error problem. I see that so many people are having to same problem. When I upgraded to Catalina the problem started. Please fix this or I will change to another anti virus system. Robert McKay. Portage Indiana
Webroot is owned by Carbonite now, maybe that may explain why their support has gone south. We have a few MacOS endpoints experiencing this issue and a case has been opened with their support, well we did the basic steps and the problem still remained so support requested for us to call them. Well when I called their support I was told there was nothing they could do since we already followed the steps and all we could do is wait for the support team to come up with a resolution and to wait for an email response from support that a solution had been found. When I asked for an ET they couldn't provide one, so Unless Apple decides to come out with an update just for Webroot ( which is unlikely ) to resolve the problem we are stuck waiting for Webroot to come up with a better solution than waiting around. Unfortunately we are a corporate environment and changing endpoints isn't a simple process of jumping ship to the next, so Webroot how about you make good on this for the masses and put some fire on this issue and get it resolved ASAP
Full Disk Access. It’s like dealing with the Department of Redundancy Department. This was installed by Best Buy when Mac was purchased. This does not speak well for either you or Best Buy.
Unless corrections are made I’ll have to move to another. I was informed you were a professional service but do not see efforts to want Mac customers.
How has this not been fixed yet? How does webroot expect us to trust them with the security of our machines if they can’t even figure out how fix a problem that literally nobody else has?
And why Zero communication with your customers?
Decision made…
Uninstalled and replaced with Mcafee
Issue resolved
Slicker55 curious how you chose Mcafee? I was looking at Bitdefender. They’ve got a 50% off deal for 3 devices right now and had one of the best ratings for the Mac.
How has this not been fixed yet? How does webroot expect us to trust them with the security of our machines if they can’t even figure out how fix a problem that literally nobody else has?
…. same issue here after the macOS Catalina upgrade to 10.15.5
Decision made…
Uninstalled and replaced with Mcafee
Issue resolved
Same problem with the full disk access message. Hopefully there can be a fix from Webroot because you can’t be sure that the scan was completed fully since it doesn’t appear that the system got full disk access.
I’ve relied on Webroot for over 10 years but seriously thinking of jumping ship.
Mac users will recall compatibility issues following the initial release of Catalina and how long it took for Webroot to provide a solution during which time many computers were unprotected.
Now, this ‘full disc access’ issue is causing more issues.
The diagnostic panel reports things requiring attention (excessive usage of RAM and too may Open Files) which appear to affect a lot of Mac users
I have not found any way to to resolve these issues but many users suggest these reports are unreliable.
Scan times are way too long. I remember when a scan only took a minute or two but not any more despite having ‘Quick Search’ option checked.
Overall, starting to lose faith in what used to be an excellent product :(
Same Issue. Shouldn't have sold me this product if it doesn't work on a Mac. No warnings that Catalina wasn't supported when I purchased. constant error messages. Never completed a scan.
…. same issue here after the macOS Catalina upgrade to 10.15.5
We are currently having the same issue with Webroot client on Macs. After the macOS Catalina upgrade to 10.15.4 users are receiving popup that will not go away. We’ve performed the recommended steps by other users here in the forum with no success.
+1 - Same issue here since installing Catalina 10.15.4. I am using endpoint protection so I thought that might have something to do with it, but it appears to just be a general Webroot issue.
It’s very frustrating that there is still no resolution or at least good, proactive communication on this. I am responsible for the endpoint security for my company and I am starting to reconsider our choice.
That's my struggle as well. For a company of this size to go quiet on such a huge issue affecting a good portion of their clients makes me wonder if they aren’t ready for the big leagues of the SMB and Enterprise. As a home user I’m livid at their customer support (or lack of) and their lack fo communication. No way I’m rolling their product out to another client.
Lastly why is their product still available for download? It's so severely compromised and they still allow unknowing and unwitting new customers to download their demo. So irresponsible. Can anyone say class-action????
+1 - Same issue here since installing Catalina 10.15.4. I am using endpoint protection so I thought that might have something to do with it, but it appears to just be a general Webroot issue.
It’s very frustrating that there is still no resolution or at least good, proactive communication on this. I am responsible for the endpoint security for my company and I am starting to reconsider our choice.
I’m also experiencing this issue.
This was reported 23 days ago, is it still missing a solid resolution?
Thanks.
Yup. Last update was April 7th.
https://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=12&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&solutionid=2022
I’m also experiencing this issue.
This was reported 23 days ago, is it still missing a solid resolution?
Thanks.
Uninstalled Webroot and moved over to BitDefender until Webroot can release a Mac product that’s not broken.
If Webroot isn’t going to provide any level of customer service and I end up uninstalling their product, there is no way I’m coming back to them in the future. The same goes for the countless clients I’m supporting.
+1
Uninstalled Webroot and moved over to BitDefender until Webroot can release a Mac product that’s not broken.
Adding my name to the disaffected. I’ll be moving on soon, so it’s only a major annoyance for now. And that I have no faith that it’s working as it’s supposed to.
I speak from experience when I say that communication makes the difference. You set up these forums but you don’t seem to use them. Might as well make them go away, because ignoring them will only make your situation worse.
Yeah this is absurd. I’ll give you guys some grace here for a little while longer but if you can’t fix this solution, I’m out. There are other protection solutions for my Mac that work fine with Catalina.
Exactly. Going on 10 days with a product I don’t even know if it's working. Moderators keep telling people to email support. Support response by telling people to call in? People call in and have to wait more than an hour to find out there is no fix. Seriously guys.
On top of that, there is no provided uninstall tool to completely clean the mac of the webroot install. You need to call for that as well. How is someone that supports numerous small businesses suppose to uninstall your product across all the endpoints they support? Calling in for each one is not only highly unproductive but leads the user to feel hijacked. All I can say is anyone looking at trying their product for a free 14 day period should be advised of the red tape and hoops you need to climb through in order to remove their product.
Yeah this is absurd. I’ll give you guys some grace here for a little while longer but if you can’t fix this solution, I’m out. There are other protection solutions for my Mac that work fine with Catalina.
Same problem here. Halfway of a security-scan the pop-up appears about the full disk access.
Tried several times to get a full disk access according to the guidelines, but no result. Hope this problem is solved quickly either from Webroot or from Apple. These safety problems shouldn't occur!
As far as I know, I only have one account on my Mac. Unless my own account and an administrator account are to different accounts.
I’m not experienced enough on a Mac though to totally remove Webroot, do a reboot of my Mac and then install Webroot again. Afraid I might damage more than is good for my Mac. So until then I have to wait till Webroot or Apple fix this problem. Hope it will be soon.
Edit after ca. 40 min.
Strange thing is, that when I look at the folder underneath the Full Disk Access folder (the folder “Files and Folders” on my Mac) and look at the screen right of it, it says that Webroot has Full Disk Access!?
Other thing I tried, was to able the Firewall in the Security and Privacy screen, logged out and restarted my Mac. After the normal screen was on, I then clicked on the Webroot icon at the top of my screen and it was showing me Webroot was scanning my Mac (a long time and no pop-up appears about the Full Disk Acces)!?
So somehow scanning seems to be working but there’s only some sort of bug that keeps telling Webroot or my Mac that Webroot doesn't have a Full Disk Access!???
Hope you Webroot people can do more with this info.
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