com.intego.Intego-Backup-Assistant.daemon
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The Intego Backup Assistant daemon is a background service component of Intego VirusBarrier, Intego's comprehensive antivirus and security suite for macOS. The daemon handles scheduled backup tasks, file monitoring, and security scan operations as part of the larger VirusBarrier application. It runs continuously in the background to provide real-time protection and automated backup functionality. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionThis daemon is a component of Intego VirusBarrier and is not updated separately. To get the native Apple Silicon version of the Backup Assistant daemon, update Intego VirusBarrier itself to the latest available version. Open VirusBarrier, look for a Check for Updates or Update option in the application menu or preferences, and allow it to download and install the current native build. Alternatively, you can visit Intego's website directly to download the latest VirusBarrier installer for Mac, which will include the native version of all components including this daemon. Once VirusBarrier is updated to a native build, the Backup Assistant daemon will automatically be the native version as well, and you will see improved performance and battery life on Apple Silicon Macs.
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