If you’re experiencing issues with Spotlight on your Mac or any other problems that can usually be fixed with a permissions fix, repairing Disk Utility permissions might not cut it. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll show you how to repair user permissions on Mac OS X.
Fixing User Permissions on Mac OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and More
Most modern versions of Mac OS X do not repair user file permissions when repairing Disk Utility permissions. This means you will have to do it on a per-user basis. To fix this, follow these steps on a per-user basis:
- Restart your Mac and hold the Command and R keys.
- Launch the Repair Utilities screen. In the top menu bar, click on Utilities, and then click on Terminal.
- In the Terminal window, type “resetpassword” (without the quotation marks) and press Return.
- Select the user account you’re having trouble with from the drop-down menu.
- Click the Reset button below “Restore Home Directory Permissions and ACLs” at the bottom of the window.
The reset process takes a few minutes. When completed, close any open programs and restart your Mac. Note that Spotlight begins re-crawling immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions About User Permission Repair on Mac OS X
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This guide shows you how to repair user permissions on Mac OS X.
This guide will help you fix problems like Spotlight failing to locate documents or folders, and other issues that can usually be fixed with a permissions fix.
This guide is only compatible with Apple devices.
This guide is compatible with Mac OS and iOS.
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Final Thoughts: How to Repair User Permissions on Mac OS X
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