Enabling Root User

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Enabling Root User

Hi,

I am not sure if this is the right place for this question, pls direct me if it isn't.

I am trying to make changes to the hibernatemode setting using terminal. But I get a prompt saying 'pmset must be run as root...'.

I have enabled root user in directory services, I still get the same prompt.

Kindly advise. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Aditya

MacBook Pro 15' , 2.2 GHz Intel C2D, Mac OS X (10.5.4), 4 GB 667 MHz SDRAM

Posted on Sep 15, 2008 2:29 AM

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Answer 1

roam

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Sep 15, 2008 5:48 AM in response to Aditya Bhatia

from the pmset man page;

All changes made through pmset are saved in a persistent preferences file (per-system, not per-user) at
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.PowerManagement.plist

therefore preface the command with sudo and enter your password.

Have your system backed up before making such changes as root, in the event that your alterations cause wreckage.

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Answer 2

Sep 15, 2008 4:31 AM in response to Aditya Bhatia

You must be the root user itself. You have to log into the account.

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Answer 3

Sep 15, 2008 5:40 AM in response to I-love-my-macbook

Hi,

Thanks for your reply.

I am logged in as the Admin and I'm still facing the issue.

Regards,
Aditya

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Answer 4

Sep 15, 2008 6:27 AM in response to roam

Hi Roam,

Thanks for your reply.

I tried what you suggested and it worked. Now I have to check if it actually made any difference to my system. Thanks once again.

Regards,
Aditya

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Answer 5

roam

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Sep 15, 2008 6:48 AM in response to Aditya Bhatia

You're welcome Aditya.

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Answer 6

Andreas

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Sep 15, 2008 10:16 AM in response to Aditya Bhatia

...and don't forget to disable root user - which, BTW, didn't need to be enabled: 'sudo' works without/instead of enabling root.

Andreas

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