Repair Permissions - Long list, but ultimately repaired?

This happened ever since I had upgraded to Snow Leopard a year ago on two different hard drives.
When I run Repair Disk Permissions, I get a huge long list, which ultimately results in the end note saying that Permssions repair complete.
Each time I run it, it is the same thing, a long list lasting 7-minutes followed by Permissions repair complete.
Is this normal?
Should there be no permissions to repair at all?

JulieK23 wrote:
Is this normal?
Yes, and you can ignore what you see. For the most part, repairing permissions is not needed unless you have a problem requiring such.

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Repair permissions will not complete the repairs

When I repair permissions I get the following no matter how many times I try.
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Reading permissions database.
Reading the permissions database can take several minutes.
Permissions differ on "sbin/restore", should be -r-xr-xr-x , they are -r-sr-sr-x .
Warning: SUID file "sbin/restore" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions differ on "sbin/rrestore", should be -r-xr-xr-x , they are -r-sr-sr-x .
Warning: SUID file "sbin/rrestore" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions differ on "sbin/mount_smbfs", should be -r-xr-xr-x , they are -r-sr-xr-x .
Warning: SUID file "sbin/mount_smbfs" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions differ on "usr/bin/smbutil", should be -r-xr-xr-x , they are -r-sr-xr-x .
Warning: SUID file "usr/bin/smbutil" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions repair complete
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Any suggestions?
Harold

Thanks for responding V.K.,
I am not familiar with running terminal commands but am anxious to do so.
Let me add a little info that may help decipher my problem.
I had a problem prior to repairing permissions as follows.
Startup was taking about 7 minutes.
When starting it would give Apple logo with spinning bars longer than usual. Then it would delay as if locked up on the blank white screen. Then open normally. However it locked up on variety of apps and at times the curser would not function from either the mouse or the touchpad. I also noticed that some keys would not function either from the computer keyboard or the Apple wireless keyboard. The space bar was one inoperable key and the ‘e’ & ‘n’ keys.
I ran DiskWarrier and it showed 20% fragmentation. I have never seen more than 4% in many years with Macs. After clearing the fragmenting back to '0' I checked all files, etc.
I then ran repair permissions which showed many in need of repair but no help on startup. I then reset PRAM. After resetting it cleared up the slow startup but the permissions are persistant.
And that is when I turned to discussions for help.
Having to do with user ID I wonder if it could be from outside my home??
I have a secure network password protected using AirPort 'n' series.
Harold

Repair permissions does not seem to repair them

As I have sleep problems (energy Saver settings do not kick in when they should) that I am trying to fix for a time now
To fix, I ran permission repair again. I than tried to run it again as it found a bunch of things to repair. After it finished it gives me exactly the same list of the same faults. Run it again and ditto.
Is this normal?
Here the list for your information, and while we at it do you see anything that could cause my sleep problem?
Repairing permissions for “OS”
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Classes/jconsole.ja r", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Repaired "System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Classes/jconsole.ja r".
User differs on "System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Home/lib", should be 0, user is 95.
Repaired "System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Home/lib".
User differs on "System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Libraries", should be 0, user is 95.
Repaired "System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Libraries".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Java/Support/Deploy.bundle/Contents/Resources/JavaPluginCocoa.b undle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Repaired "System/Library/Java/Support/Deploy.bundle/Contents/Resources/JavaPluginCocoa.b undle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Classes/jconsole.jar ", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Classes/jconsole.jar ".
User differs on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Home/lib", should be 95, user is 0.
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Home/lib".
User differs on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Libraries", should be 95, user is 0.
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Libraries".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/libdeploy.jnilib", should be -rwxr-xr-x , they are lrwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/libdeploy.jnilib".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/root".
Repaired "private/var/root".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/root/Library".
Repaired "private/var/root/Library".
ACL found but not expected on "private/var/root/Library/Preferences".
Repaired "private/var/root/Library/Preferences".
Permissions repair complete

I have been on the phone with Apple and, well lets say, get a polite reinstall the OS software, must be an other application and all the other answers you get when they do not know.
Good to hear I am not alone. We have 2 MBP's and both have it.
I am using PleaseSleep, (http://www.dragonone.com/products/macosx/pleasesleep/) and it helps bit.
I have ben trying and testing for 3 weeks now, and am not able to recreate the problem, and as such suspect indeed it is the OS and not the the software I sue. Otherwise it should always not sleep after or while I run application XYZ.
Love to hear creative thoughts.

Repair Permissions and they don't repair

Everytime I repair permissions using the disk utility it says that the permissions are repaired, but then I click to verify permissions and it is all as it was before... What can I do?

yes, the problem is that the file permissions are very odd. It all started when I migrated the files from one mac to another, the permissions shown are like this:
That first everyone is a broken permissions and the disk utility never fix it. I have to authenticate to delete this files and it is boring me a lot.
If i change that first everyone to whatever privilege it is, the file is "fixed" but it would involve changing like five thousand times, and it will not be pleasant.
I read this article: https://discussions.apple.com/message/16721607#16721607 but i havent understood much.
can somebody help me?

Repair Permissions always has something to repair...

When I run Disk Utility and Repair Disk permission, there is always something to repair. No matter if I run twice, is this normal?
This is what it says after repair:
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Deploy.bundle/ Contents/Resources/JavaPluginCocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/Resources/Deploy.bundle/ Contents/Resources/JavaPluginCocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/deploy.jar".
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/libdeploy.jnilib", should be -rwxr-xr-x , they are lrwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/1.6.0/Resources/JavaPlugin Cocoa.bundle/Contents/Resources/Java/libdeploy.jnilib".
Permissions differ on "Library/Application Support/Apple/ParentalControls", should be drwxrwxr-x , they are drwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "Library/Application Support/Apple/ParentalControls".
Permissions differ on "Library/Application Support/Apple/ParentalControls/ALRHelperJobs", should be drwxrwxr-x , they are drwxr-xr-x .
Repaired "Library/Application Support/Apple/ParentalControls/ALRHelperJobs".

These are "normal" and not errors. They are innocuous and may be ignored. They will recur whenever you repair permissions (which should not be required unless you are having specific permissions problems outside of your Home folder.

Repair permissions - huge list

SInce updating from 10.7.4 to 10.7.5 on my macbook pro 2011 model I am getting a massive list when verifying permissions. After repairing they are still there?
Why is this happening and how do I fix it?

I ve never had this before with any previous operating system.
Mine arent in the "safely ignore" list either so what now?
Previous discussion on this-
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4337675?start=0&tstart=0
See mine here -
http://i50.tinypic.com/6ggzs6.jpg

I have uninstalled Firefox through the add/remove section of the control panel, and it is no longer listed, but it is still on my computer. Both regular firefox and firefox portable are still usable on my computer, and the uninstalls for neither work.

I'm using firefox 3.6.11, and windows xp. I've manually searched the uninstall prompts in the firefox folder, but they do not work.
I need to uninstall firefox as it uses more of my memory, especially with the new plug-in bin container, and my little netbook just can't handle it. (Hence why I tried installing the portable version, but whenever I try to use it the main firefox starts up as well - even though I have uninstalled it).
Thanks for any help!!

The following link shows you what files/folders to remove if the uninstaller does not work - http://kb.mozillazine.org/Uninstalling_Firefox

PErmissions repair says done, but second repair shows same issues

After I repair permissions, a list of repaired files is shown and "Permissions repair complete". I decided to run it again immediately just on a lark. The same list of files appeared and the same "Permissions repair complete". I booted to the Leopard install DVD and ran permissions repair -- twice -- same issue. I know an Archive install will fix it, but any other suggestions? Use Pacifist to extract and replace the troubled files?

Repairing permissions for “Mac OS”
Reading permissions database.
Reading the permissions database can take several minutes.
Permissions differ on "Applications/Utilities/AirPort Utility.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/DVD.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/FRSettings.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/FRSources.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Movies.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Music.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Photos.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/Podcasts.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Front Row.app/Contents/PlugIns/TV.frappliance/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/BackRow.framework/Versions/A/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/Frameworks/InternetUtilities.bundle/Contents/ CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/Resources/iTunesHelper.app/Contents/CodeResou rces", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaPluginCocoa.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Archive Utility.app/Contents/Resources/Archives.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AVRCPAgent.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Advanced.plugin/Co ntents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/AppleTalk.plugin/C ontents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Bluetooth.plugin/C ontents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Fax.plugin/Content s/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/IP.plugin/Contents /CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/SMB.plugin/Content s/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Uber.plugin/Conten ts/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Uber.plugin/Conten ts/PlugIns/Uber-AppleTalk.plugin/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Uber.plugin/Conten ts/PlugIns/Uber-CUPS.plugin/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Uber.plugin/Conten ts/PlugIns/Uber-Netinfo.plugin/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/AddPrinter.app/Contents/PlugIns/Uber.plugin/Conten ts/PlugIns/Uber-USB.plugin/Contents/CodeResources", should be lrwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
Permissions repair complete

Repair permissions always via install dvd?

Seems that always when I repair permissions (I do it once a week and with every major install) there are the same permissions that are "wrong" every time. And the list seems to get longer.
I always repair just by starting Disk Utility and repairing - without booting from the install dvd. Is that wrong? Should I really do the repair permissions always from the dvd? (Like the app seems to suggest.)
Is there any use doing the task just from the active system or is it really useless?
Please tell me the "most pro way of cleaning up my system".
And as former PC Windows user - why is there no "Find disk errors" type of app? Does Repair Permissions repair disk errors as well?
Thanks for advice!

Hello-
I don't claim to be a 'tech expert' but my understandings seem to work for me. If I'm wrong, I'd be just as interested in other opinions as yourself, so FWIW;
Seems that always when I repair permissions (I do it
once a week and with every major install) there are
the same permissions that are "wrong" every time. And
the list seems to get longer.
The list you see doesn't mean that anything was wrong, just set to something other than what the original permissions called for. If there is a problem you will usually get a red listing indicating a failure of some sort. Although the value of arbitrarily repairing once a week if no OS/app installs or upgrades is questioned by many, the consenus opinion seems to be "it can't hurt".
I always repair just by starting Disk Utility and
repairing - without booting from the install dvd. Is
that wrong? Should I really do the repair permissions
always from the dvd? (Like the app seems to
suggest.)
As I understand it, you are doing the right thing. Some rather knowledgeable folks actually say this is the 'better' way because your version of the OS has most likely been updated to something newer than what's on the Install CD. IOW, you should Repair Disk Permissions based on the same OS version you are repairing.
Please tell me the "most pro way of cleaning up my
system".
There really isn't that much that needs to be done other than following the suggested 'proactive' approach pertaining to perm. repair, standard cache maintenance (if you run your system 24/7 it's automatic, or you can run the routines manually if your comfortable with Terminal. Otherwise, a utility like OnyX -free- is readily available.)
As long as you aren't constantly downloading, installing & removing every piece of junk you can get your mouse on you should be OK.
And as former PC Windows user - why is there no "Find
disk errors" type of app? Does Repair Permissions
repair disk errors as well?
Repair Perms doesn't, but the OS does a much better job than Windows, which needs such a utility because it creates the errors in the first place. Disk Utility does include a Repair Disk function which requires starting up from a different boot disk, but it doesn't need to be used as a matter of 'routine' maintenance.
In the event you do run into problems, these Discussions are one of the most invaluable resources available to you. Don't hesitate to ask & you'll get some excellent advice & guidance on any situation you may encounter. Just wait for considered responses before taking any response at face value.
Regards |:>)

Repairing Permissions With DU -Vs- MainMenu

Hello,
I was curios does it matter if I repair permissions with disk Utility versus repairing them with Main Menu Pro version? Also will it hurt doing system maintenance using Main Menu. I know Main Menu is 3rd party, but I think it has been around long enough to be trusted. I've used it on my iMac 2008 without issue, but don't want to take any chances with this new MBP.
Jaco

All maintenance applications use the same programs as Disk Utility so it wouldn't make any difference. But you can perform all the needed maintenance that the third-party software does just a few specific utilities.
There isn't that much maintenance required. Disk Utility can repair permissions (something you should rarely if ever need to do) as well as repair the hard drive. For the rest of it you can install the freeware, Applejack - CNet Downloads or MacUpdate.
For the occasional time when a hard drive has a problem DU cannot fix use Disk Warrior. And, to clean caches if needed use Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner.
Also, see:
Kappy's Personal Suggestions for OS X Maintenance
For disk repairs use Disk Utility. For situations DU cannot handle the best third-party utilities are: Disk Warrior; DW only fixes problems with the disk directory, but most disk problems are caused by directory corruption; Disk Warrior 4.x is now Intel Mac compatible. TechTool Pro provides additional repair options including file repair and recovery, system diagnostics, and disk defragmentation. TechTool Pro 4.5.1 or higher are Intel Mac compatible; Drive Genius is similar to TechTool Pro in terms of the various repair services provided. Versions 1.5.1 or later are Intel Mac compatible.
OS X performs certain maintenance functions that are scheduled to occur on a daily, weekly, or monthly period. The maintenance scripts run in the early AM only if the computer is turned on 24/7 (no sleep.) If this isn't the case, then an excellent solution is to download and install a shareware utility such as Macaroni, JAW PseudoAnacron, or Anacron that will automate the maintenance activity regardless of whether the computer is turned off or asleep. Dependence upon third-party utilities to run the periodic maintenance scripts had been significantly reduced in Tiger and Leopard. These utilities have limited or no functionality with Snow Leopard and should not be installed.
OS X automatically defrags files less than 20 MBs in size, so unless you have a disk full of very large files there's little need for defragmenting the hard drive. As for virus protection there are few if any such animals affecting OS X. You can protect the computer easily using the freeware Open Source virus protection software ClamXAV. Personally I would avoid most commercial anti-virus software because of their potential for causing problems.
I would also recommend downloading the shareware utility TinkerTool System that you can use for periodic maintenance such as removing old logfiles and archives, clearing caches, etc. Other utilities are also available such as Onyx, Leopard Cache Cleaner, CockTail, and Xupport, for example.
For emergency repairs install the freeware utility Applejack. If you cannot start up in OS X, you may be able to start in single-user mode from which you can run Applejack to do a whole set of repair and maintenance routines from the commandline. Note that AppleJack 1.5 is required for Leopard. AppleJack 1.6 is compatible with Snow Leopard.
When you install any new system software or updates be sure to repair the hard drive and permissions beforehand. I also recommend booting into safe mode before doing system software updates.
Get an external Firewire drive at least equal in size to the internal hard drive and make (and maintain) a bootable clone/backup. You can make a bootable clone using the Restore option of Disk Utility. You can also make and maintain clones with good backup software. My personal recommendations are (order is not significant):
Backuplist
Carbon Copy Cloner
Data Backup
Deja Vu
iBackup
JaBack
Silver Keeper
MimMac
Retrospect
Super Flexible File Synchronizer
ynchronizer
SuperDuper!
Synchronize Pro! X
SyncTwoFolders
Synk Pro
Synk Standard
Tri-Backup
Visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQs on maintenance, optimization, virus protection, and backup and restore.
Additional suggestions will be found in Mac Maintenance Quick Assist.
Referenced software can be found at CNet Downloads or MacUpdate.

Difference between "Verify" and "Repair" Permissions?

Hi,
I was wondering if there's any harm for the reapair permissions proccess by clicking the "repair" permissions button first rather than clicking the "verify" and then "Repair" permissions button on disk utility.
Thanks!

Niel wrote:
There isn't. Verify permissions is a waste of time.
(58626)
I thought the same, since DU will tell you in the progress screen when you hit repair permissions something like "Verifying and Repairing Permissions on Macintosh HD... and so forth" So I should be ok by just hitting the repair permission button ony, right?
Roger Wilmut1 wrote:
It's what I do and I should think everyone else. 'Verify' doesn't actually do anything, just lists problems, so there's little point. It's different with disk repair, because you can't repair the disk you're booted from, but you can at least check to see if there's a problem. This doesn't apply with permissions.
So in your view Verify is just a diagnostic, while Repair is a diagnostic and a repair right?

Repairing permissions, how?

hi, i just bought new macbook last week, and want to upgrade to 10.4.8, but am hesitant after reading some articles. what steps should i take to a proper installation (i know repairing permissions is one, but am not sure how to do so)?, or should i wait a little longer to install 10.4.8?

Hi Drew,
In OSX it is important to verify and (if necessary)repair permissions before and after you update the OS or install additional software.
You will be notified if OSX permissions differ and need to be repaired.
To do this you need to follow the following steps:
1 - Click on the FINDER icon in the dock
2 - Go to UTILITIES
3 - Open DISK UTILITY
when you open DISK UTILITY it will search for your HD and any other storage device connected to your Mac.
Select your HD it should be "Macintosh HD" unless you have changed the name.
On the right side of the DISK UTILITY window you will see a number of tabs
First Aid - Erase - Raid - Restore
of these select "First Aid"
At the bottom of the widow (just above the description of the selected hard drive you will see 2 buttons on the left "Verify Permissions" and "Repair Permissions" and 1 on the right side "Verify Disk"
Click on "Verify Permissions" to check the state of OSX if you see a message saying that permission differ then you need to "repair permissions"
That is it, easy and will save you some head aches in the future.
When using OSX you will find that sometimes (not very often) it starts acting strange or unusually sluggish, the first thing you need to do in these cases is check OSX permissions and if they are OK then use "Verify Disk"
I hope this helps
S

I'm frequently having to repair permissions to get internet access

I have using 10.4.11, using an ethernet adapter for wireless - which is working fine, green light and all. But then out of nowhere - after 10 minutes or so - the net connection stop working. I got my network settings on IP4, sometimes re-enter manually and have it set at DHCP w/manual (the adapter has a fixed IP it needs, apparently) trash stuff in my systemconfiguration file as recommend by BDAqua before .....
but what seems to do the trick is repairing permissions and rebooting. everytime I repair permissions, I get this message:
Determining correct file permissions.
Group differs on ./Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist, should be 80, group is 502
Owner and group corrected on ./Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
Permissions corrected on ./Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
I am tired of having to put in all this time, just to get back to normal, especially since I seem to have to do it every half hour. I understand it has something to do with a Security Update, but I would love to know the long-term fix.
Thanks in advance for any and all help. If you don't hear from me for a while, I may be I'm not connected to the internet!

Let's try more at once...
Go to System Preferences
Click Network
Highlight AirPort and click Configure...
Choose “By default, join: Preferred networks”
Select your access point and Remove your access point with the minus button.
Launch your keychain access in Utilities and delete your access point keychain entry.
Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), & use Disk Utility from there to Repair Permissions, trash these files...
PS. Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.nat.plist
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.PrefPane.Network.<12dig itHexNumber>.plist
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/ByHost/com.apple.networkConnect.<12 digit number>.plist
/Users/YourUserName/Library/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
Reboot once more, and set it up again.

Help With Repair Permissions!

Hi All,
I have a June 2009 17" 2.8 UMBP. I keep getting regular Spinning Beach Balls, Lock Ups, Delays and a whole host of Trackpad Issues much like many people are experiencing with the 1.7 Firmware Update which only is supposed to affect the 13" & 15" UBMP Models. I read on another post that Apple recommended to "Verify & Repair Disk Permissions" which I done. The problems still remain and the report in "Verfiy Permissions" is exactly the same (it seems) as that of the "Repair Permissions" and where it says "Repair Permissions Complete" at the end. The "Repair Permissions" Report still says that "Permissions Differ" on all lines - how can they have been repaired if they still differ? I am a novice and not technically aware about Macs so I hope someone can help me. Here is a copy of the report:
2009-07-17 15:10:11 +0100: Verify permissions for “Macintosh HD”
2009-07-17 15:10:23 +0100: Reading permissions database.
2009-07-17 15:10:23 +0100: Reading the permissions database can take several minutes.
2009-07-17 15:13:50 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/CoreVideo.framework/Versions/A/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:52 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/Components/AudioCodecs.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:52 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/Components/CoreMediaAuthoringPrivateComponents.component/Conten ts/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:52 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaAuthoringPrivate.framework/Versions/ A/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:52 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaPrivate.framework/Versions/A/CodeRes ources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:53 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/QuickTime/AppleProResDecoder.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:53 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:53 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:53 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTMediaKeys.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:53 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTMime.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:54 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTTransport.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:54 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTPlugIn. prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:54 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTRegiste r.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:54 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTRegiste r.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAbout.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:54 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTStreami ng.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:13:54 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTUpdate. prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:14:31 +0100:
2009-07-17 15:14:31 +0100: Permissions verification complete
2009-07-17 15:14:31 +0100:
2009-07-17 15:14:31 +0100:
2009-07-17 15:14:38 +0100: Repairing permissions for “Macintosh HD”
2009-07-17 15:15:07 +0100: Reading permissions database.
2009-07-17 15:15:07 +0100: Reading the permissions database can take several minutes.
2009-07-17 15:18:32 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/Frameworks/CoreVideo.framework/Versions/A/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:33 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/Components/AudioCodecs.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:34 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/Components/CoreMediaAuthoringPrivateComponents.component/Conten ts/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:34 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaAuthoringPrivate.framework/Versions/ A/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:34 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaPrivate.framework/Versions/A/CodeRes ources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/QuickTime/AppleProResDecoder.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTMediaKeys.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTMime.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAdvance d.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTTransport.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTPlugIn. prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTRegiste r.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTRegiste r.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTAbout.bundle/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTStreami ng.prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:18:35 +0100: Permissions differ on "System/Library/PreferencePanes/QuickTime.prefPane/Contents/Resources/QTUpdate. prefPane/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
2009-07-17 15:19:13 +0100:
2009-07-17 15:19:13 +0100: Permissions repair complete
2009-07-17 15:19:13 +0100:
2009-07-17 15:19:13 +0100:
How do I fix things so things do not differ? I am hoping that will then fix the issues I am experiencing with my UBMP!
Thank You,
Suave!

Hi
I think you will find that many people are suffering this very same problem with permissions, it is nothing to be too concerned about and will in all probability disappear after a system update sometime in the future.
There was a similar problem when I had a PowerBook G4 every time you repaired permissions it showed a whole raft of errors which would not go away. Eventually Apple released a system update and they all vanished.
It is not broken and it is not going to impact on the running of the computer in anyway.
I have just got a new MBP and have the same permission problem but my trackpad is functioning perfectly and I don't suffer any spinning beach ball.
I would contact Apple, or go into an Apple Store and seek advice about the trackpad and spinning beach ball as these are probably caused by other problems than permissions being wrong.
Phil

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.

Repair Permissions - Long list, but ultimately repaired?

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