I could run a Permissions Repair three times in a row and it'll bring up the same list of problems/fixes each time whether I use Disc Utility or OnyX. What's going on?
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Permissions Repair Brings Up Same List Every Time
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maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
Are you running into issues? I found too many times people repair the permissions just because they were told too, even if there was no problem.
I have not repaired my permissions in years and my Mac is running fine.
Generally speaking when I did run it, I vaguely recall seeing similar files, so its possible that's a normal occurrence.
I have not repaired my permissions in years and my Mac is running fine.
Generally speaking when I did run it, I vaguely recall seeing similar files, so its possible that's a normal occurrence.
Yes, I am having problems. It keeps freezing. I shut it down and it won't restart. If I boot with the install disc I can then restart normally. I need to start another thread for that.
MacModMachine
macrumors 68020
MacModMachine
macrumors 68020
thats what the symptoms sound like.
its failing , if you can boot it download drivedx (30 day trial) and see if it reports the drive health.
its very accurate and reads alot of smart attributes os's wont.
Ok, trying drivedx now. It's cheap, looks like it'll be worth buying.
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It says SMART status failing, 1 issue found. 4 bad sectors found.
Has drivedx reallocated those 4 bad sectors? If so that means I don't need a new drive just yet, right?
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It says I should run the full test, which requires me to purchase. Will running this test help me any further right now?
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It says SMART status failing, 1 issue found. 4 bad sectors found.
Has drivedx reallocated those 4 bad sectors? If so that means I don't need a new drive just yet, right?
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It says I should run the full test, which requires me to purchase. Will running this test help me any further right now?
MacModMachine
macrumors 68020
if it was me and cannot spring for a new drive just keep that drive backed up with time machine and go on your merry way until you can get a new one.
GGJstudios
macrumors Westmere
If repairing permissions results in error messages, some of these messages can be ignored and should be no cause for concern.