OS X V10.7 Lion :: Unlock System Folders In Mac?
Apr 21, 2012Im trying to modify the PlatformSupport.plist in the lion DMG so I can install it on my Core Duo iMac
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7), its a white iMac
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OS X V10.7 Lion :: Why Doesn't Password Unlock The System
Apr 1, 2012I didn't feel like typing this situation out, so I choreographed an interperative dance for you all. Then decided a video might be a bit more clear:[url]
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X :: How To Unlock Folders
Jul 15, 2005Today I was trying out Freeway and Nvu, and somehow one of the System folders and another folder (and all of the folders within those two major folders) cannot be modified. When I try to drag another file/folder into the restricted folders, a message tells me, "The item .... could not be moved because "Folder" cannot be modified."
How do I undo this restriction? There are two choices in the message window, one says "Authenticate," and the other says "OK." If I click on "Authenticate," then I can type in my password and complete the action.
I cannot find any settings to undo this problem!
-- vjamacaddict, G4 iBook, OS X 10.3.9, Bluetooth
OS X :: How To Unlock Folders Part II
May 17, 2009Ext hard drive "Free Agent"
Was born on a PC, now plugging into OS X
The folders on the drive are locked on the MAC
Get Info = "Locked" checked & grayed out, Sharing & Permissions is "read only" w/ no options to change it.
Now what?
OS X :: Won't Unlock Folders / After Transfer One User Name To Another
Sep 20, 2010So I have two user names on my iMac, and tried to transfer my iTunes library over from one user name to the main user account. I transfered it over, but now tons of folders and files are locked. I can manually go in and unlock them, but I want to be able to just unlock everything.
How can you easily unlock the entire contents of a folder, and all the sub-folders within that?
Software :: Recursively Unlock Folders?
Jun 8, 2009Over the years I have locked several folders, which are scattered about my hard drive and forgotten. Is there a way I can unlock all these folders in one step? And is there a way I can generate a list of all the locked folders on my startup disk, containing the path to each one?
I have found a few applescripts on the net that unlock folders, but they do not seem to do that for nested folders- you have to point them to one folder at a a time.
OS X :: External Hard Drive Folders Unlock To Read & Write?
Nov 14, 2010I bought a Seagate Free Agent Go Flex External drive. I transferred all my files from my previous external HD.
When I went to access my folders on my external HD, the folders are all locked, with Sharing and Permission section in the Information "Everyone: Read" only! I can't change any of the information or move things! All of them are locked and "read only." I know how to change it, but only manually, individually. I have several hundreds of folders and I don't want to manually change all of them to "Read & Write." Is their a way to let me re-set the folders to "Read & Write" easily??
OS X :: How To Batch Unlock Numerous Files Within Subfolders/folders/directory?
Mar 14, 2008Problem:
I have a folder with numerous subfolders, each containing numerous files that i would like to batch unlock (vs tediously unlocking each individual folder).
failed attempts involve:
- tried the following terminal action: sudo chflags -R nouchg ( as suggested on this website (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106237) but it did not work.
I did not try the other suggestions on the website because it started getting really complicated and i was afraid to do something that may cause damage/delete my files
- tried unlocking the folders and subfolders, however each individual file within the corresponding folder/subfolders remained locked
Partial but suboptimal solutions tried:
- i found a partial but not optimal solution to my problem on this site:
however, the option-command-I will only allow me to unlock files each subfolder at a time (as i need to actually highlight the files themselves).
is there a way where i could just unlock all the folder/subfolders/files within an entire directory in one fell swoop?
My system:
- the new MBP running Mac OS X 10.5.2
i am a new mac user and i apologize in advance if there is some simple solution to this problem that i have yet failed to discover,
Intel Mac :: Changed Access Password - How To Get Recovery Key To Unlock System
May 22, 2012I bought my first IMac last month. I changed my access password yesterday and now I can use my computer. It does not like the password I am typing. It asks me to get a Recovery Key. I have contacted Apple support and they told me to do a Recovery using the Command key and R at the beginning of the session. I have done that and it brings me back to the unlock my system with a password. How do I get a recovery key to unlock my system?
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Intel Mac :: Keep The Menu Bar Open Always Without Altering System Codes Or Erasing System Folders?
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OS X V10.7 Lion :: How To Unlock Preview
Apr 18, 2012When I opened a file from a school presentation I went to download it off my Mac. The task bar on the Preview screen says locked and I can't do anything with preview or close it. How do I unlock Preview!
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Mac Pro
OS X V10.7 Lion :: How To Unlock A File
Jun 7, 2012I have several files in both Pages and Numbers which I cannot open - when opened they are blank. The instruction to unlock does not work because the 'unlock' option in the 'Arrange' drop down menu is greyed out.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
MacBook Pro :: Cannot Get Past "Enter Your System Lock PIN Code To Unlock This MAC"
Feb 12, 2012Can not get past "Enter your system lock PIN code to unlock this MAC" I never had a PIN code?
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MacBook Pro
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Cannot Unlock To Make Admin Changes
Mar 1, 2012Ever since installing Lion, my MBP has been very slow and I cannot make any admin changes. In any event where admin privileges are needed, I hit the padlock on the bottom left of the window. It asks for my password. I enter it and it accepts, but the padlock is still locked. . . My username is listed as "Admin" in the users list. I can't add another user because I cant unlock that privilege. I've verified and repaired disk permissions and verified disk with no errors. The installation of Lion was on a clean Hard drive, not an upgrade. Considering going back to SL at this point.Â
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Can't Unlock Screen Vault
Mar 19, 2012I just downloaded and set up screen vault and it looked straight forward so I checked the box for start up but every time input my password according to the tutorial it doesn't work ?
Info:MacBook Pro (17-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)
OS V10.7 :: Unlock User Account In Lion X?
May 31, 2012Does anyone know how to unlock an user account in Lion X?
Info:Mac OS X (10.7.4)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Cannot Unlock Chain To Install Or Modify
Feb 23, 2012Inserting the correct password, I cannot unlock the chain to install programs or modify system preference panel stuff. I tried repairing permission, and repairing keychain, and repairing disk, but I insert the password and the lock doesn't unlock.
Info:MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Mac Won't Boot Up - Unlock The Start Up Disc?
Apr 29, 2012So I accidentally saved the wrong files to my start up disc. It appears that mac is seeking direction and isn't getting it. All I get is the white screen with the spinning ball. Things I've tried already, 1. (Shift Key) Booting in Safe-Mode. result is: Mac starts to enter safe mode, the little power meter starts to build on the screen, after about 20 seconds the meter stops and the fan speed increases until it gets pretty loud. Eventually the fan speed mellows out, but it never actually boots up. 2. (Option key) This gives me a choice of two drives to choose from, MAC HD & Mac Recovery. I've tried clicking on both drives multiple times by themselves with no luck. I've tried clicking on them seperately and then went right into safe mode with no luck. 3. I've even tried downloading a recovery file from apple and put it on a disc. result: It reads the disc and the goes back to that wonderful white screen and spinning ball.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)
Intel Mac :: Why Does The Lion OS Unlock Network Settings
Jun 4, 2012I lock the network preferences panel in the System Preferences, and the 10.7.4 Lion OS unlocks them when the computer restarts or when it is shut down and turned back on. I want to keep them locked. Is there a way to stop Lion from changing your preferences without asking?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: How To Unlock Jpeg - Permissions = Fetching
Jul 3, 2012I seem to have a jpeg file which is locked and I cannot unlock it. I went to Get Info and I cannot uncheck the Locked box.Under Sharing and Permission it says "Fetching"Â
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
MacBook Pro :: Any Way To Unlock Locked Disc (OS X Lion)?
Jul 4, 2012MacBook pro disc is locked, how can it be unlocked
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MacBook Pro, Other OS, operating system os x lion
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Unlock Entire Directory Of Locked Files
Mar 21, 2012I just got a new macbook pro, and when I popped my old secondary hard drive in, I notice that half of my mp3 files are now shown with a little lock next to them. I can manually un lock them one at a time, but I'm a professional DJ, and I have thousands of files. how to unlock an entire directory in one fell swoop? I didn't lock them to begin with, so this is aggravating.Â
I cannot save bpm or cue points to files while they're locked. My serato scratch live software will also not save overviews while they're locked.Â
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MacBook Pro (17-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Time Machine Restored Files Are Locked And Can't Unlock Them?
Apr 12, 2012After upgrading to an SSD, i was having problems with restoring files from Timemachine. i fiexed that by naming my ssd drive the same as the drive that was backedup using time machine. now, i can't seem to edite any of the files restored in Documents from the backup. not can i edit or add content inside the folders withing documents. i dont know whats going on. they appear lock and there is no way to unlock them. it says i will need to duplicate the items!Â
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OS X Mountain Lion :: Unlock Time Machine Song Files
Dec 4, 2014Awhile back I installed a wonderfully speedy SSD in my mid-2009 MBP. I used Time Machine to "restore" my stuff. I thought it odd that after that, song files would come up as "locked"...after awhile I realized that EVERY song file in the iTunes Library was now "locked". The FOLDERS are NOT locked, but all the mp3 files within each folder ARE locked.Â
I know, of course, that "command-i" and uncheck the locked box works on each individual file, but how do I do this on the entire library? Is that even possible? The tedium of opening every single folder and unlocking every file individually would be insane. Is there any way to select the iTunes Music folder and have all the files in all subfolders "unlocked" at once?
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MacBook Pro
Mac Pro :: Moving Library, Applications And System Folders Across To An SSD.
Oct 8, 2010Firstly im well aware of the other threads roaming around the forum, but im having troubles with all of the options do this i find. I'm also aware that people might find it hard to believe that someone who has shelled out for a couple of SSD's might be having problems doing this, please, just need the help, no flaming.
Basically, just acquired 2x new SSD's and im wishing to transfer my OS and Applications over to them, so i can boot from them.
OS X :: Looking For Program That Can Search With In System And Library Folders.??
Sep 4, 2009I installed a scanner driver (Musteck A3 600 USb scanner) and found it so dame useless and frustrating that I went out and bought an epson 10000XL scanner (even sharper than my V700). which has a very good driver (I use silverfast for my Epson V700)
but this dam musteck driver still shows up in Photoshops Input list. (there was no uninstaller on the mustek disk. and it is one of the most useless things I have ever bought)
if i take the Twain plug in out of the Photoshop plugin inputs folder, the the Epson Scan is no longer on the input list..
I have tried looking for where this bloody scanner driver is to remove it but cant find it.
is there any search program that will actually look inside the system and library folders to find files.
OS X :: Read Only Permissions On System And Library Folders
Sep 16, 2009I'm running 10.5.8 of OSX and have some strange permissions problems. These have been around for a while and whilst they aren't so bad that I can't live with them, they're really annoying and I want to install Snow Leopard but would like to fix this first. When I go to a lot of the folders in the upper hierarchy of the OSX install (the likes of System and Library), I can't modify the contents of any of these folders even as admin.
I have checked the Get Info and seen that it says that "You can only read" under Sharing and Permissions. Surely as admin I should be able to have read and write. I have attached a pic of a screenshot of the Get Info for my System folder. How am I now not a member of the "System" group (I am sure that I haven't had these issues the whole time I have had Leopard...only in the last 6 months) and what is the "Wheel" group?
OS X :: Cannot Open Folders - System Volume Info Not Transferred
Sep 7, 2010I recently got a 2TB hard drive and I wanted to transfer all that I had on my portable drive onto the 2TB one. So I did, and I guess I didn't transfer the "System Volume Information" folder and now I can't open the folders.
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