Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X.kext

[macbooker15]

I have accidentally moved this file to the desktop (Stupid i know). The computer will not boot without it because it decrypts files with the SMC password. I have tried to use Single User Mode to move this file back to the System/Library/Extensions/ But I cannot remember the exact filename. Can some one tell me exactly what that filename is and give any tips?

 

[alphaod]

Boot from an external drive or the install disk, use Terminal and move it.

 

[Nermal]

/System/Library/Extensions/Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext (spaces, not underscores).

 

[macbooker15]

/System/Library/Extensions/Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext (spaces, not underscores).

*moves files and crosses fingers*

EDIT: Nope, still no booting...any other hints?

 

[hanschien]

Make sure the permissions are correct.

 

[macbooker15]

can some one tell me the correct permissions please? and if its not too much trouble, how i would use chmod to fix the permissions?

 

[hanschien]

After you boot into single user:
/sbin/mount -uw /
cd /System/Library/Extensions/
chown -R root:wheel "Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext"
chmod -R 755 "Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext"
reboot

 

[calderone]

EDIT: I was beaten by hanschien.

 

[macbooker15]

After you boot into single user:
/sbin/mount -uw /
cd /System/Library/Extensions/
chown -R root:wheel "Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext"
chmod -R 755 "Dont Steal Mac OS X.kext"
reboot

You just saved my life. I was considering restoring a week old time machine backup, which wouldn't have been ok because I have 2 reports due tomorrow. This is why I love this forum.

Calderone: Sorry about getting Ninja'd! Thanks for helping though!