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    SIP blocking an application from installing in /Var/folders/zz

    So basically seems the way this tool installs has changed and it won't install anymore get operation not permitted any ideas we think it's SIP I've ruled out the corp security tools as I've had them check the logs, please check the link ?
    • hirogen10
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    • macos permission security & privacy sip
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  2. milke

    FileUtils - advanced file operations and utilities integrated into Finder

    Hello everyone, If you use (mostly) Finder for your everyday's file management needs, you may be interested in FileUtils, a FinderSync extension, which adds some menu items to Finder's contextual menu (and dedicated Finder toolbar item menu), performing some operations and tasks Finder doesn't...
    • milke
    • Thread
    • access archive checksum compress extension extract finder permission rename
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  3. Zexthero

    MacOS Protection Gates

    Q: So in my invented scenario I'm installing a Legit app from a verified developer. - MacOS Let's say that for a "unspecified reason" the developer is including some malware in the next update for his app. If the app does not have access to -Sudo privileges -Administrator Privileges -Full...
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    Bigsur dmg downgrade gone wrong

    Hi all, new here, could really use some help… I’m currently using a 2017 256G 13inch MacBook Pro, and I upgraded to Monterey right after its release (a very dumb decision in hindsight). Aftering playing around with the new features, I decided to downgrade back to Bigsur because of app...
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    System and other settings not locked

    It seems I am able to make changes in "System Preferences" as well as permission settings on the "get info" window of folders/files without first "unlocking" (clicking the padlock icon and entering my password). I thought this was something I always did in the past. Am I missing something? Is...
    • Schmactor
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    • access admin lock permission permissions security system preferences unlock
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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    Can not copy file External Disk

    I am new user for mac. i have windows laptop too. i have back external hard disk which is working on windows fine. (NTFS) format. i am tried many to copy file from my mac to hard disk but each type i tried it said "The target volume is read only." then make permission but same result. check my...
  7. brothman01

    remove sophos kext files

    I uninstalled Sophos with the uninstaller it comes with, but there are still kext files in my library folder. (/Library, not ~/Library). I have tried many different ways to delete them but nothing has worked. If you are somehow a genius and know how to delete the files please let me know. 1...
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    Giving Dictionary permanent permission to open

    Hi, I'm on Sierra 10.12.3 (16D32). Whenever I hi-lite a word, right-click, and choose "Search Dictionary" I'm presented with a dialog box to allow or cancel this request: "Do you want to allow this page to open “Dictionary”?" Here's a screenshot: Why? Why, if Dictionary is an Apple...
  9. shetlandshaun

    Permission issues

    Hello, Forgive me if I am in the wrong space to post but just trying to figure out a small issue i have whilst trying to run a command patch file I have. Basically have some software that requires me to run a patch file first but when i do I keep getting the same error code saying i dont have...
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    Permissions problem with external hard dirve

    I have a Samsung 2TB external hard drive which that I only now have permission to read files on. The motherboard of my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) was recently replaced and I assume this has caused the problem, I'm running Sierra 10.12.2 and I'm using the administrator account but I can't...
    • trada17
    • Thread
    • external hardrive only permission read sierra
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
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