Unusual permissions repair msg on Leopard

After a couple bumpy weeks on Leopard it's finally stabilizing... but I do need to repair permissions about once per week due to sluggishness after installing new software... and the last two times I've received the same error msg:
Repairing permissions for “TCR 40G”
Warning: SUID file "usr/libexec/load_hdi" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DiskManagement.framework/Versions/A/Resources /DiskManagementTool" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DesktopServicesPriv.framework/Versions/A/Reso urces/Locum" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Install.framework/Versions/A/Resources/runner " has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions differ on "private/var/log/secure.log", should be -rw------- , they are -rw-r----- .
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Admin.framework/Versions/A/Resources/readconf ig" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Admin.framework/Versions/A/Resources/writecon fig" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "usr/libexec/authopen" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/Resources/OwnerGroupTool" 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.
This looks bad to me. Can anyone please advise? I used DiskWarrior in between these last two permission repairs so I was surprised to get the same msg.

Don't worry about this--it is a known issue:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306925
If you do the combo update 10.5.1 from the Apple site, it will get rid of all but one of the SUID warnings. The 10.5.2 update just came out, and it might get rid of the last one--don't know because I haven't downloaded it yet. But you do want to do the combo update from the Apple site rather than using Software Update.
Good luck!

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After running permissions repair i get the folling msg. Warning: SUID file "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent" has been modified and will not be repaired.

after running permission repair i get the following msg. anyone know how to fix this?
Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent” has been modified and will not be repaired.

As long as the report ends up with 'Permissions repair complete' then, as far as permissions go, you are fine. You can ignore the various statements in the report:
Permissions you can ignore on 10.5 onwards:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448
Using 'should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--' as an example, you will see the that the permissions are not changed, but the | indicates a different location. This is because an update to Leopard onwards changed the location of a number of system components.
Poster rccharles has provided this description of what it all means:
drwxrwxrwx
d = directory
r = read
w = write
x = executeable program
drwxrwxrwx
| | |
| | all other users not in first two types
| |
| group
|
owner
a little more info
Before the user had read & write. A member of the group had read.
After, only the user had read & write.

Message after repairing permissions on MB wit Leopard

Warning: SUID file "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent" has been modified and will not be repaired.
This message came after I repaired permissions on MB with Leopard - any idea what it means and is it important or not - something to do with Remote Management which was selected at start up - can tis be deleted or removed and what is remote management anyway - I was not aware of it being in the Tiger OS version beofre I upgraded.
Thanks
RC

It's normal. Other people are getting it too. Just disregard it for now.
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Snow Leopard vs Long list of permissions repairs from 10.5.8 update

Hello Everyone,
My question is more of result of technical curiosity than anything else.
This is the first Mac that I have ever owned, therefore it must be said that I have never upgraded the Mac OS X operating system before.
It is well documented here in these forums that the latest update to Leopard (10.5.8) resulted in a rather long list of permissions repairs for many users, including myself. I have read through most of the posts regarding this issue and have even taken the advice which several of you have given to "reapply the combo update twice without doing a permissions repair"
Nevertheless, the list is still there, and according to most users, as well Apple, these can be ignored.
Having said that, I fully intend to upgrade to Snow Leopard when it is released on Friday...But, when I do, should I assume that since the upgrade essentially installs a new operating system, the permissions data base will show up without any permissions errors? Or is the only way to clear the permissions list, a "nuke and pave" (erase and install) which purportedly is not an option on the upgrade disc.
Most of you out there are smarter than I am and much more experienced with the process so any expert advice you may have would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
joe

In all the articles you've read through, it doesn't seem you quite understand the issue.
When they put out 10.5.8, Apple replaced a lot of files with links to the originals. The repair database doesn't know that they are supposed to be links. So, permission repair reports them as different than what it expects. There is nothing wrong. Stop repairing permissions for no reason and they won't bother you.
There is nothing you can do to cause them to go away. When Apple puts out another update, they will hopefully update the database so that it recognizes those links and doesn't report them. However, I expect at some time in the future, stuff will change and the permission database will not get updated, and you will see similar notifications.

Repair Permissions WARNING msgs?

I am trying to upgrade to Snow and have the following (partial) list of issues when I repair my disk permissions:
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework/Versions/A/AppleMobile DeviceHelper.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework/Versions/A/AppleMobile Sync.app/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r-- .
Permissions differ on "Library/Printers/EPSON/EPSON PIC Folder", should be drwxrwxr-x , they are drwxrwxrwx .
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DiskManagement.framework/Versions/A/Resources /DiskManagementTool" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DesktopServicesPriv.framework/Versions/A/Reso urces/Locum" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/Extensions/webdavfs.kext/Contents/Resources/loadwebdav" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions differ on "Library/QuickLook/iWork.qlgenerator/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-rw-r-- , they are lrw-rw-r-- .
Warning: SUID file "usr/sbin/pppd" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "usr/sbin/vpnd" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Permissions repair complete
Can I upgrade to Snow Leopard without addressing the WARNING: items safely or do I need to seek professional help and clean up those issues before I upgrade? And what are those WARNING: lines trying to tell me anyway?
I truly appreciate any insight you may have to allow me to upgrade with confidence.

You can safely ignore those messages:
Permissions you can ignore on 10.5 and 10.6:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448?viewlocale=en_US
Using 'should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--' as an example, you will see the that the permissions are not changed, but the | indicates a different location. This is because an update to Leopard changed the location of a number of system components.
Permissions repair complete
That's the punch-line! If it says that you are good to go!

Can't repair disk permissions on OSX snow leopard

Hello i have some problem with repairing the disk permissions. I tried repairing them twice but they just keep coming back and i tried to do a clean install but after i updated everything they came back again, anyone have a solution to fix this? Here is the log:
2012-01-25 19:06:39 +0700: Verify permissions for “Macintosh HD”
2012-01-25 19:07:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/zh_TW.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.nib" , should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/zh_TW.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:09 +0700: 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 .
2012-01-25 19:07:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/zh_TW.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:15 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/zh_CN.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.nib" , should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:15 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/zh_CN.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:15 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/zh_CN.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:15 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/zh_CN.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:42 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/ko.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:42 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/ko.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:42 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/ko.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:42 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/ko.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:58 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/Dutch.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.nib" , should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:58 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/Dutch.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:58 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/Dutch.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:07:58 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/Dutch.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:04 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/Italian.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.ni b", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:04 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/Italian.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:04 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/Italian.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:04 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/Italian.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/Spanish.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.ni b", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/Spanish.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/Spanish.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:09 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/Spanish.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:16 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/French.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.nib ", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:16 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/French.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:16 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/French.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:16 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/French.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:22 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/German.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.nib ", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:22 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/German.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:22 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/German.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:22 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/German.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:28 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/Japanese.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.n ib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:28 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/Japanese.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:28 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/Japanese.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:08:28 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/Japanese.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:09:26 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/Menu Extras/RemoteDesktop.menu/Contents/Resources/English.lproj/RemoteDesktopMenu.ni b", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:09:26 +0700: Warning: SUID file "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent" has been modified and will not be repaired.
2012-01-25 19:09:27 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/Support/Rem ote Desktop Message.app/Contents/Resources/English.lproj/UIAgent.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:09:27 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreen.app/Contents/Resources/English.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:09:27 +0700: Permissions differ on "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/AppleVNCServer.bundle/Contents/Su pport/LockScreenLeopard386.app/Contents/Resources/English.lproj/MainMenu.nib", should be drwxr-xr-x , they are -rwxr-xr-x .
2012-01-25 19:10:09 +0700:
2012-01-25 19:10:09 +0700: Permissions verification complete
2012-01-25 19:10:09 +0700:
2012-01-25 19:10:09 +0700:
Thank You

Looking at that lot, no further help is required - The messages are just information. Provided you get the "Permissions Repair Complete" you've nothing to worry about.
You do not need to routinely repair permissions; it's harmless, but wasted time.
As a diagnostic tool it can be useful for some problems, but 99% of problems encountered have nothing to do with disc permissions.
It's also worth pointing out that this procedure only looks at permissions on system files and applications which have an installer receipt package in the System Library.
It does not solve problems with permissions on user data files.

Disk utility repair permissions not working in leopard

any ideas why my premissions repair are not working in my new leapoard is there a free phone to apple
because i bought my os x 10.5 from them

Tony, if you think it isn't working because all you see is the blue & white "barber pole" display instead of the all blue progress bar during the repair, rest assured that this is just a display bug & the repair actually is being done. It can take a long time for the repair -- much longer than in Tiger, so be patient -- give it as much as 10 minutes or more to complete & you should see the 'permissions repair complete' message eventually.
If you are seeing something else, my apologies for assuming otherwise. Please describe more about why it isn't working & perhaps we can help you.

Permissions repair error

I keep getting the following Disk Utility error message after a permissions repair, even after using DU from the Leopard installation DVD:
Repairing permissions for “Michael”
Warning: SUID file "usr/libexec/load_hdi" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DiskManagement.framework/Versions/A/Resources /DiskManagementTool" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DesktopServicesPriv.framework/Versions/A/Reso urces/Locum" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Install.framework/Versions/A/Resources/runner " has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Admin.framework/Versions/A/Resources/readconf ig" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Admin.framework/Versions/A/Resources/writecon fig" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "usr/libexec/authopen" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/CoreServices/Finder.app/Contents/Resources/OwnerGroupTool" 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.
Permissions repair complete
everything seems to be working OK, what does this mean?

It means you have not read these boards and the millions of posts like yours.
Nothing to worry about, it's normal. You can make all but one go away by downloading and installing the 10.5.1 update from Apple's site.
Happy New Year!
Joe

Permissions repair weirdness

Hi! I am trying to figure out a bunch of problems happening on my MacPro 2008, most likely related to software. One thing at a time!
I usually regularly repair permissions on Snow Leopard's main drive, and to do that I boot from the external HD that has all the utilities on. Some strange things happened this morning, after a screen of death, and a successful repair of some errors with Disk Utility. Now when I try permissions repair, it waits and waits and nothing happens.
When I use Drive Genius, the permissions repair option is grayed out. What does this all mean? Is this normal? I ALWAYS see permissions being repaired when I ask for it. This is the first time I don't. I am trying to understand. Any wisdom appreciated.
Thanks!
Rad

First thing, Permissions repair is not a regular maintenance item. It should only be done in the usually rare case that you are having a problem with an Apple installed item.
If you do repair Permissions, you should be doing this directly from the normal startup volume, not an external. You don't need any special utility for this, just Disk Utility.
See if repairing from the startup volume makes a difference. If not, then check to see your receipts are still present in /var/db/receipts. You can use Go to Folder and just enter that. This is where Permissions knows what to check.

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

Disk Utility-Permissions Repair doesn't seem to repair anything

I have recently installed Leopard, and so far I haven't had any serious issues. However, I used the 'Repair Permissions' function in Disk Utility today, and it doesn't seem to have repaired anything.
As a rule, I run 'Repair Permissions' two times in a row, just in case it missed anything the first time around. When I ran it a second time, everything that it had supposedly fixed on the first run was showing up the second time.
Is there any reason that permissions repair wouldn't be making the necessary changes? If so, how can I fix it. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hi DJ EeeKay
In the following article there is a list of messages that you can safely ignore:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448?
Note: that it was +Last Modified: April 17, 2009+ and I've noticed a few more after the last round of updates.
Dennis
Message was edited by: den.thed
Also note that if you uncheck "Show details" you will no longer see the messages.

Very weird permisions show during permissions repair - can anyone explain?

Hi there, I was using a camera tethered via usb when the capture software hung. Force quiting via the finder failed, and the app did not show up in activity monitor or top in terminal. I was forced to turn the power off as when i restarted the screen went grey and hung. I initiated a permissions repair via applejack and noticed that I had a lot of weird preferences, specifically that most seemed to be listed as aliases eg lrw-r--r-- Is this normal? I know a little but I'm no whizz. I'm quiet concerned so help greatfully received. Many thanks.
Sample from log:
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaIOServicesPrivate.framework/Versions /A/Resources/MPEGAudioDecoder.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaIOServicesPrivate.framework/Versions /A/Resources/MPEGLayer2AudioEncoder.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaIOServicesPrivate.framework/Versions /A/Resources/Tundra.component/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--
Permissions differ on "System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreMediaIOServicesPrivate.framework/Versions /A/Resources/VDC.plugin/Contents/CodeResources", should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--
and
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBHub.kext/C ontents/_CodeSignature/CodeResources", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBHub.kext/C ontents/_CodeSignature/CodeSignature", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBMergeNub.k ext/Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeDirectory", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBMergeNub.k ext/Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeResources", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBMergeNub.k ext/Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeSignature", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBOHCI.kext/ Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeDirectory", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBOHCI.kext/ Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeResources", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBOHCI.kext/ Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeSignature", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBOpticalMou se.kext/Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeDirectory", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBOpticalMou se.kext/Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeResources", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
Permissions differ on "System/Library/Extensions/IOUSBFamily.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBOpticalMou se.kext/Contents/_CodeSignature/CodeSignature", should be ?--------- , they are ----------
For some reason 9 "-"'s shows up as long lines, formatting i guess
Message was edited by: tmx3

As Kappy says:
Permissions you can ignore on 10.5 and 10.6:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448?viewlocale=en_US
Using 'should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--' as an example, you will see the that the permissions are not changed, but the | indicates a different location. This is because an update to Leopard changed the location of a number of system components.

How to effect a "Permissions repair" (Adobe F.P.)?

To elaborate, I have an OS X (Snow Leopard 10.6.8) and recently received, like so many others, the "blocked plug-in" message for most of my attempts to view videos, largely on YouTube. I seemed to have succeeded in "uninstalling" the old Adobe F.P. that I had procrastinated updating. Then I installed the latest (hopefully) version: 11.7.700.169 and everything seemed fine. Then I happened to skim an old Apple Support Community dialogue wherein one reader warned
that the last important step was to make and complete a "Permissions repair." I started to follow his steps, but it seemed complicated and when he further warned of "security issues" I got a little gun shy. Anyone who can walk me through this process, I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks, R. from W.

Long version: Save and/or quit your applications & doucuments Go to Applications>Utilities Folder Click Disk Utility.
Click the Volumn (HD) that you want to check.
Click the Repair Disk Permissions button. (Don't worry about verifying)
At the bottom of window when the repairs have finished, you will see the “most important thing”: Permission Repairs Complete The previliges have been repaired or completed on the selected volumn.
Restart your computer (Optional).
Short version: Go to Applications>Utilities>Disk Utility and select your volume and then select Repair Permissions.
Same directions are also in the OS Mac Help Menu.

PPC G5 OS X 10.5.8 using disk utility not all permissions repaired

Dear apple Community,
My G5 PPC iMac OS X 10.5.8, Processor 2GHz, memory 2 GB DDR SDRAM, Total Capacity:149.1 GB (160,041,885,696 Bytes)
Applying Disk Utility to Repair Permissions there are always 12 permissions never repaired! Should I delete then reinstall the Operating system? OR
Is there something else that could be the problem?
Hope there is someone who may help
Best Wishes,
mflick

As long as the report ends up with 'Permissions repair complete' then, as far as permissions go, you are fine. You can ignore the various statements in the report:
Permissions you can ignore on 10.5 onwards:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448
Using 'should be -rw-r--r-- , they are lrw-r--r--' as an example, you will see the that the permissions are not changed, but the | indicates a different location. This is because an update to Leopard onwards changed the location of a number of system components.
Poster rccharles has provided this description of what it all means:
drwxrwxrwx
d = directory
r = read
w = write
x = executeable program
drwxrwxrwx
| | |
| | all other users not in first two types
| |
| group
|
owner
a little more info
Before the user had read & write. A member of the group had read.
After, only the user had read & write.

Permissions Repair Warning Explanation Please

Hello Everyone,
It's been a while since I last posted on the Apple forums.
I just installed the Mac OSX 10.6.3 v1.1 Combo Update.
After doing so, I launched Disk Utility and ran "Repair Permissions".
At the very end of the permissions repair log, I found the following warning:
Warning: SUID file "System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent" has been modified and will not be repaired.
Does anyone know what this means, or why it cannot be repaired?
If ARDAgent means Apple Remote Desktop Agent, as I suspect, then I am mystified, because, to my knowledge, I never use Apple Remote Desktop for anything, unless it is possibly used during the Software Update process without my knowledge.
I just want to know who has modified it, and why its permissions can't be repaired.
My computer specs are in my sig below.
Thanks!

Hello Niel. Thanks for your response. I just did some checking, and it appears that Mac users have been reporting this -- and similar messages by Disk Utility -- since at least three years ago when Leopard was first introduced.
In fact, I found a page here on the Apple site called "Mac OS X: Disk Utility's Repair Disk Permissions messages that you can safely ignore".
It can be accessed at the following URL:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1448?viewlocale=en_US
So I suppose that, as you have stated, the message can be ignored.

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