Disk Permissions doesn't do anything anymore.

Hi,
I have a 2X2 G5, and using disk permissions used to show a bunch of stuff I never understood, but then my computer would run smoother. Now I am having more and odd things happen, and when disk utility runs, it never finds any permissions out of place. This seems odd, because it used to find something out of place, even if I ran it just a few hours later. I also don't see anyway to download and re-install DU. Anybody out there hear of this?
M

Hi
What the Repair Permissions window was showing you before was information messages to inform you that Apple had made changes to the default permissions in subsequent updates after you originally had installed the OS. No matter how often you repaired permissions you would get the same messages, but nothing was actually being repaired. Because these messages were confusing many users sent Apple feedback asking that the messages be suppressed. I assume this has happened, and like you I no longer get these messages. It is unlikely that repairing permissions has been solving problems on your Mac.
What problems are you having? Specify what they are (it would actually be best to do this in a new thread) and hopefully you will get some useful assistance.
Matthew Whiting

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Permissions you can ignore on 10.5 onwards:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448
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Verify/repair the startup disk (not just permissions), as described here:
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After having fixed all filesystem issues, if any, open /Applications/Utilities/Terminal, type the following command, and press <Return> (you can copy the command here and paste it in Terminal):
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After entering the previous command in Terminal, you’ll be prompted for your administrator password. Just type it blindly (you won’t see any feedback of the keystrokes while you type it) and then press <Return>.
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Your disk permission repair issue is not related to Spotlight issues.
https://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448?locale=da_DK
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I just used my computer today to scan documents and attach them to an email.
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I'm not sure I am posting this in the correct community but here goes . . .
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You can ignore those permissions per support article
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA21090
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I run Disk Utility > Verify Disk Permissions with this rsult:
Verify permissions for “Macintosh HD”
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There is nothing in that message that requires repairing. That is why it keeps showing up.
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Problem repairing disk permissions

Hey all, I'm trying to help a friend with a sick macbook I think it's a pro, but I definitely know he's running OS 10.5.
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I ran the "repair disk permissions" operation three times in a row and keep getting the same three messages. Each running takes about ten minutes and the progress bar hangs at about 15% completion for 90% of the operation. Then in the last minute, it charges across the screen, the operation completes and those messages pop up.
I've never had anything like this happen (when repeated attempts at repairing seemingly don't accomplish the repair of permissions).
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Hi. I am having persistent disk permissions problems that do not seem to be able to repair. This is what I am getting:
Verify permissions for “Macintosh HD”
Reading permissions database.
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Anyway it is nothing to be worried about as malware or virus or such thing.

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Why you never took your machine in for warranty repair is a mystery. If the machine was DOA as you suggested the first thing you should have done is return. I do agree with the last poster about backing up your system, always keep backups using Time Machine or a Bootable Clone (use SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner) on a regular basis.
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