Disable Siri prefpane #255

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opened 2026-01-19 18:29:49 +00:00 by michael · 1 comment
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Originally created by @grismemj on GitHub.

Summary

The rule to disable the Siri preference pane checks the wrong name, it should be com.apple.preference.speech, not com.apple.preferences.speech.

Steps to reproduce

The current rule fails with the Siri preference pane not showing in System Preferences.

Operating System version

macOS 11 or 12 (maybe more)

What is the current bug behavior?

Check fails when prefpane disabled.

What is the expected correct behavior?

Check should pass.

Relevant logs and/or screenshots

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Output of checks

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Possible fixes

Check for com.apple.preference.speech instead of com.apple.preferences.speech.

Originally created by @grismemj on GitHub. <!--- Please read this! Before opening a new issue, make sure to search for keywords in the issues filtered by the "regression" or "bug" label and verify the issue you're about to submit isn't a duplicate. ---> ### Summary The rule to disable the Siri preference pane checks the wrong name, it should be com.apple.preference.speech, not com.apple.preferences.speech. ### Steps to reproduce The current rule fails with the Siri preference pane not showing in System Preferences. ### Operating System version macOS 11 or 12 (maybe more) ### What is the current *bug* behavior? Check fails when prefpane disabled. ### What is the expected *correct* behavior? Check should pass. ### Relevant logs and/or screenshots (Paste any relevant logs - please use code blocks (```) to format console output, logs, and code as it's tough to read otherwise.) ### Output of checks (Paste any output that occurs with the bug) ### Possible fixes Check for com.apple.preference.speech instead of com.apple.preferences.speech.
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@grismemj commented on GitHub:

Forgot, same thing applies to hiding the Siri prefpane.

@grismemj commented on GitHub: Forgot, same thing applies to hiding the Siri prefpane.
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Reference: usnistgov/macos_security#255