Repair permissions found problem?

I routinely repaired permissions before using SWupdate to update my newly installed Panther on the MBP and got messages that certain SUID files had been modified and would not be repaired. They included "usr/libexec/load_hdi" and "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DiskManagement.framework/Versions/A/Resources /DiskManagementTool" among others. Do I have a problem? Disk verify showed no problems.
Don

I hope you meant Leopard, not Panther because Panther does not run on Intel Macs! As for your question, it's answered here.

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Repairing permissions - repeated problems

I've been trying to install Leopard for a few dayson my emac.
Due to getting spurious 'damaged disk' messages, I've tried it using the installer disk in the emac itself, in an external DVD drive and connected via firewire to my ibook.
I managed to install it eventually,and then couldn't repair permissions.
I decided to erase and install, and I've come up against it again: trying to repair permissions, the disk utility still says repeatedly 'the underlying task reported failure on exit'. This is on a newly-erased hard disk, just-installed version of 10.5.1, nothing else done to the computer since then.
Any clues?

I ran repair permissions again a few more times, and it finally worked.
Then I decided to restart to install 10.5.2.
I got a kernel panic, which repeated every time I tried to startup.
Eventually, I decided to erase and install, again, after running DiskWarrior too, and now I'm getting the 'damaged media' message in various forms.
I can't believe it's meant to be this difficult.

Repair permissions found often the following.

Group differs on "private/etc/cups", should be 0, group is 26.
What can cause this and should i care or worry about it since all seem working with no bugs .....

Daniel Goyette wrote:
Group differs on "private/etc/cups", should be 0, group is 26.
What can cause this and should i care or worry about it …
The group on my "/etc/cups" directory is also 26 as is the group on many (but not all) of the files within. Group 26 is "_lp", which would seem to make sense, so, no, I wouldn't worry about it.

Error "ACL found but not expected on..." when doing repair permissions.

I am getting an error on Disk Utility, Repair permissions. I was having some problems with permissions and sought and received help through forum regarding changing my userid password through Lion Repair (Control R, etc.) After finishing that ordeal, rebooting, etc. everything seems fine and works well, perhaps slightly slow. I decided to go into Disk Utility again and I repeatedly get the following errors...
"ACL found but not expected on “usr/sbin/system_profiler”
Repaired “usr/sbin/system_profiler”
ACL found but not expected on “usr/sbin/systemsetup”
Repaired “usr/sbin/systemsetup”
ACL found but not expected on “usr/sbin/traceroute”
Repaired “usr/sbin/traceroute”
After about a 20-25 minute repair process, I clear the report ,exit disk utility, reboot the computer and I still get the same report. Disk verify shows the hard drive to be functioning well. What is the source of these errors and is there a solution.
Thanks,

I had those too.
I used ACLr8 just now. Didn't know if it would work for Lion or not. Ran Disk Utility again and it didn't show any problems at all... after having several of the ACL's... which bugged me, even though they are not supposed to mean anything. :-)

Solution to Safari 5 problems: Go to disk utilities and repair permissions

I found this on a discussion page on the internet. Go to disk utilities. Choose Macintosh HD. Choose repair permissions. Seemed to have resolved the issues with freezing pages and not downloading completely. Said you should do these steps every time you upgrade. Seems to have worked because I was experiencing the problems a lot of you guys have been experiencing with Safari 5. Seems to work fine now.

How long it takes depends on the number of applications installed, but generally 1-5 minutes.
The "repair permissions" process only affects applications installed using an installer -- not apps installed by drag-and-drop, and nothing besides applications and their support files. Basically, all it does is compare the files' current permissions with those recorded in a list when the application was installed.
As for being a good idea to do it routinely, there's no reason to. Save for a couple of log files that OS X installs with improper permissions (that change when they are written to), the permissions aren't apt to change unless you are poking around in the /System or /Library directories and modifying files or the contents of files therein.

Repair permissions keeps finding problems

2007 MacBook 2.16
OS 10.6.8
New Hard drive
Just replaced my hard drive b/c my old one was having serious problems (spinning beachball with every move or click) and it was failing SMART. My Admin user on the failing HD worked fine, but my primary user account was unusable.
After swapping HDs, I installed a fresh copy of 10.6 then moved my user and applications from the failing drive to my new drive. All is working much better but there still seem to be some quirks, so I thought I'd repair permissions as a first step. Seemed like a reasonable thing to do given the problems I was experiencing. But when I run it, I keep getting something like 18 or 20 problems that are, in theory, "repaired." I've copied and pasted into TextEdit to look through for duplicate issues (i.e. repair permissions finding and repairing the same mistake each time) and for a while found no duplicate entries. Now it's finding the same issues each pass.
I've run repair permissions at least 10 times now, probably closer to 20, with issues found each time. Is this normal, and should I ever hope to see the issues repaired with only one or two warnings or issues? It used to have to modify a few permissions just to run so it would never run without at least one or two problems, but I never get to that stage.
Again, what might be going on here, and can/should I at some point give up and hope all is well?
Thanks!

For a little more on this:
I've read this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1448
Seems like I may now be getting similar permissions problems that can perhaps be ignored, but mine are all related to System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement. My specific permissions issues aren't in the list in this link.
Here's an example:
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/zh_TW.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/zh_TW.lproj/MainMenu.nib".
I also am getting one SUID warning related to System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ each time I run it.
As I said above, it now seems to be finding the same permissions problems each pass.
Thanks again!

Plz help...problem w/ verify/repair permissions after software update

Hi,
I just ran the software update from the Mac menu and wanted to verify/repair permissions afterwards. First I used Onyx and when it was executing, the system would not respond after a couple of minutes. So then I tried Disk Utility and I get a message saying "Disk Utility internal error: Disk Utility has losts its connection with the Disk Management Tool and cannot continue. Please quit and relaunch Disk Utility." And I did, and the same message appears.
What else can I do?
Thanks.
PowerBook G4 15 Mac OS X (10.3.6)

Have just done software download - gone to repair permissions and have got same message. Running on 10.3.9. Anyone any ideas as to what is going on here. Did NOT run repair permissions before the update (Yes I know I should have done). Could this be a factor. There are a number of other threads on this forum concerning this exact problem - but so far have found no explanation or solutions.
Disk varified and reported OK. Mac seems to be operating OK. How does Disk utility "link" to Disk Management Tool?
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks

Repairing Permissions Problem

I've never had a problem repairing permissions until yesterday. While using Disc Utility it kept hanging at a particular point and the following message came up:
"Disk Utility has lost its connection with the Disk Management Tool and cannot continue. Please quit and relaunch Disk Utility."
I quit and then this message came up:
"Operations still in progress. Disk Utility still has some operations in progress. Quitting in the middle of some operations can leave a disk non-operational. Are you sure you want to quit?"
I had no choice but to quit. Tried rebooting, having no app's running, all to no avail.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
bobv2.0 -> iMac 17" 800 / OSX 10.3.9

Re your comment on the bottom of your post. Do these (my) models have a history of developing hard drive problems? Do you know of the recommended fix for this?
My hard drive has a problem with its hard drive found by both norton system works and Disk first aid and list as 'unable to repair this problem"
Many thanks Steve

Problems repairing permissions on leopard

every time I try to repair permissions from disk utility I receive the following message: "The underlying task reported failure on exit". Can anyone tell me how I can get around this issue??? One interesting thing is that it sometimes gets to repair some permissions before displaying the error, while sometimes it just fails before repairing anything.. Have tried this from the mac os x disc with the same results. People help!!!!

I expect you've found the 10 minute Repair problem with DU? I think this is just another aspect of that, which should be fixed with 10.5.1, due out in a couple of weeks. Hang in there. In the mean time, download Onyx, and use it to repair permissions. I wouldn't get too jacked over this.

Problem: I have to run repair permissions to access the internet using safari, firefox or chrome on my mac pro. What can I do to fix the problem once and for all?

This is what I get when I run repair permissions in disk utility. Thanks for any assistance you can give.
Repairing permissions for “Macintosh HD”
Repairing permissions for “Macintosh HD”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pl.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pl.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pl.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pl.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt_PT.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt_PT.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt_PT.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt_PT.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/pt.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/sv.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/sv.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/sv.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/sv.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/ru.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/ru.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/ru.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/ru.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/no.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/no.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/no.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/no.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/fi.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/fi.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/fi.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/fi.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/da.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/da.lproj/MainMenu.nib”; should be -rw-r--r-- ; they are drw-r--r-- .
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/da.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Repaired “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/da.lproj/MainMenu.nib”
Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent” has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent” has been modified and will not be repaired.
ACL found but not expected on “private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd”
ACL found but not expected on “private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd”
Repaired “private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd”
Repaired “private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd”
Permissions repair complete
Permissions repair complete

Would you care to tell us which version of Mac Pro, and which version of OS X, you are running? (It's not always safe to assume that a User is running Lion just because he posted in the Lion Forum.)

Error message: There is a problem accessing one or more files in your iPhoto library. Do you want iPhoto to repair permissions for this library for you?

I have been using iPhoto for years. Today when I tried to upload pictures from camera, I received the above error message. I select "Repair", enter my password, and then a message "iPhoto was unable to repair permissions for the library" appears. I select "Quit" and it closes iPhoto. Quit is the only option. What has happened? I have tried to access the photos via other avenues such as uploading to gmail, and the photos load fine. I have about 28,000 photos.
I do not know what version of iPhoto I am using as I am unable to access the software. I have a iMac OS X (10.7.5). What should I do?

Select the iPhoto application in the Applications folder and type Command+i to bring up its Info Window. There will tell the version number. If it's iPhoto 9 or later apply the two fixes below in order as needed:
Fix #1
Launch iPhoto with the Command+Option keys held down and rebuild the library.
Since only one option can be run at a time start with Option #3, followed by #4 and then #1 as needed.
Fix #2
Using iPhoto Library Manager to Rebuild Your iPhoto Library
1 - download iPhoto Library Manager and launch.
2 - click on the Add Library button, navigate to your Home/Pictures folder and select your iPhoto Library folder.
3 - Now that the library is listed in the left hand pane of iPLM, click on your library and go to the File ➙ Rebuild Library menu option.
4 - In the next window name the new library and select the location you want it to be placed.
5 - Click on the Create button.
Note: This creates a new library based on the LIbraryData.xml file in the library and will recover Events, Albums, keywords, titles and comments. However, books, calendars, cards and slideshows will be lost. The original library will be left untouched for further attempts at fixing the problem or in case the rebuilt library is not satisfactory.
OT

MacBook Pro Hard Drive Repair/Permissions Problems

My MacBook Pro (2.2GHz) wouldn't start. I was getting the grey screen with the Apple logo and the spinning wheel that never stops. Tried zapping the PRAM. Tried holding down the shift key. No luck.
So I finally booted from the Leopard Install CD. No problem. Figured I'd use the Disk Utility to repair the disk. I get the following two problems every time:
REPAIR DISK PERMISSIONS:
Repairing Permissions for "GROOVY"
Error: The underlying task reported failure on exit
REPAIR DISK:
Checking Catalog File
incorrect block count for file pcscd.pub
(it should be 16 instead of 17)
Every time I re-launch the computer, using the Leopard CD, I get the same two problems. Can't repair permissions at all. And I get the same "incorrect block count for file pcscd.pub" error when trying to Repair Disk. Even though Disk Utility appeared to repair that problem (and then recheck it) the last time.
Anyway I was able to use Firewire Target Disk Mode to copy all my files to my PowerMac G4. While I was connected I also used DiskWarrior. Seemed to repair the disk with no problems.
So at this point I've pretty much resigned myself to doing an Archive and Install. Unfortunately I've tried it twice and I keep getting this:
INSTALL FAILED
Mac OS X could not be installed on your computer
The installer could not install some files in "/Volumes/GROOVY". Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
Click restart to restart your computer and try again.
Now I'm going to try wiping the disk and doing a fresh install. If that doesn't work I guess I'll have to call Apple. Anybody else having similar problems?
Thanks,
LT

As I understand it, you can't fix a failing SMART status. Believe me I tried on my iBook! I was originally under the impression that DiskWarrior and Tech Tool Pro could fix anything, but I now understand that they and Disk Utility can only repair the directory. As it was explained to me, SMART was set up to give warning of hard drive failure so that you could rescue your data before the hard drive dies altogether. You can disable it I think, but that's like putting black tape over the warning light in your car that lights up if you are running out of oil--possible to do, but not a good idea.
So if your SMART status is failing, then the only cure is to replace the hard drive. The hard drive can work for a while, but it's on its way out.
Here's a little background information on SMART status:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000184.htm
And I hope this was just a rhetorical question!

Repair Disk Permissions - Safari problem not going away

Please help i seem to have come across a problem where when i repair disk permission i keep getting this message
Permissions differ on “Applications/Safari.app/Contents/Resources/Safari.help/Contents/Resources/inde x.html”; should be lrwxr-xr-x ; they are -rwxr-xr-x .
After I repair the problem just comes back. Im sure something isnt right please help

I also see this issue.
But in my case, repairing permissions on getting a nasty glitch [lots of character "u" appearing, on a Macbook]u
Should indeed be unrelated, but have been finding that permissions repair temporarily fixes issue - and this is only consistent permission error reported
Yes, I should take this machine in for checking/repair, but I mention here in case the problem is somehow linked to an issue that can occur on a few Macs...

Having problem w 3rd party software ., there tech advsed me to repair permissions before reinstalling software . However , querrie says repairing permissions is not good for system . whats up ,, help !!!

having problem w 3rd party software ., there tech advsed me to repair permissions before reinstalling software . However , querrie says repairing permissions is not good for system . whats up ,, help !!!

I've fixed the problem - I think.
I forgot I had the program "Little Snitch" installed on my computer. So I went into it and saw that it was blocking most of my connections for all the programs I use on a daily basis. Once I lifted the RULE to those certain programs - BAM - everything came back to life in an instant!

ACL found by repair permissions

OK, here is what we have. Macbook 1 died. Macbook 1 was on Time Machine. Did a restore from Time Machine to MacBook 2. Every since then, when I repair permissions the following comes up:
Repairing permissions for “Macintosh HD”
ACL found but not expected on "private/etc/apache2/users".
Repaired "private/etc/apache2/users".
ACL found but not expected on "Library/Preferences/Audio".
Repaired "Library/Preferences/Audio".
ACL found but not expected on "System/Library/Keychains/X509Anchors".
Repaired "System/Library/Keychains/X509Anchors".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd".
Repaired "private/var/db/launchd.db/com.apple.launchd".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/yp/binding".
Repaired "private/var/yp/binding".
Permissions repair complete
My question is: How do I remove the ACL?
Repair permissions, Disk Warrior, TechTools Pro do not repair.
I would imagine that some place in the "man" pages this information could be found, but I sure cannot find it.
Thanks.
Steve H

First of all, I should point out that I think I understand that these messages are OK to ignore.
Second, I ran your/Kappy's Terminal command suggestion and now the message I should ignore and gone. (yippie) Many thanks to the Florida contingent.
My point is, why should you keep getting the same message, over and over if you should ignore them? If we should ignore them, stop showing them to us. It drives some of us crazy. And for some of us, it's a very short drive.
If you shouldn't really ignore the messages, then either actually do something to address them, or tell us what to do. Which hopefully for most it's not running Terminal commands.
The other thing is, Disk Utility does say it repaired something.
Repaired "private/etc/apache2/users".
Did it really repair something?
If so, why does it constantly repair the same reported issue, over and over?
It appears as if it didn't really repair something.
I'm not trying to be a pain on this issue. lt's just that it seems this is how Disk Utility has worked for some time. I've always wondered why someone at Apple doesn't do something about it.
It's like the old joke, "Doctor it hurts when I do this."
Doctor, "Dont' do that."
Either way, thanks.

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