Gaining access to a folder

[hw96Lgb]

Hi,

I need to place a file in /usr/local/lib/ folder however for some reason I don't have permission to access its contents even though I am the sole user of this computer and have administrator rights.

Any tips?

 

[robduckyworth]

cmd + i on the folder you want to place stuff into, click the lock in the inspector window, admin password, then change it to "everyone - r/w" then change it back when you are done.

 

[Lifeisabeach]

Hi,

I need to place a file in /usr/local/lib/ folder however for some reason I don't have permission to access its contents even though I am the sole user of this computer and have administrator rights.

Any tips?

Try repairing permissions. This can be done with Disk Utility, or the freebie utility Onyx.

 

[vansmith]

Administrator privileges are not the same as root privileges which are required to change files in various directories outside of your home directory. It's a little confusing if you're unfamiliar with *nix operating systems. More info here.

You should get a prompt to enter your password which will allow you to copy the file over.

Do not change the permissions on that folder - they are that way for a reason. You are not supposed to be able to manipulate files in that directory with ease.

 

[hw96Lgb]

Thanks everyone for your help!

Administrator privileges are not the same as root privileges which are required to change files in various directories outside of your home directory. It's a little confusing if you're unfamiliar with *nix operating systems.

lol With your avatar, it feels like Camus himself is solving my metaphysical/computer related problems. Also, FYI that was your 6,666th post.

 

[robduckyworth]

spooky!

 

[vansmith]

lol With your avatar, it feels like Camus himself is solving my metaphysical/computer related problems.

Camus can't help you with your problems - that's positively absurd!

(That was a terrible joke, lol).