permissions for apps

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permissions for apps

Hi,

I am running 10.13.6 on a Mini Mid 2011 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5. I tried to make an alias for an app, Bitdefender's Antivirus for Mac.app, and was denied access because I don't have the necessary permission.

When I checked Info, I see that Administrator, me, is not listed. And, when I try to add Admin, I am denied permission. System is the only one listed with read & write permission. Wheel and Everyone are Read only.

I've noticed that is the status with some other folders and apps. After checking some other folders and apps, it seems that most if not all non-third party allow access but apps associated with Mac (Preview, Disk Utility, Photos, Boot Camp, etc.) do not. In fact they list "Everyone" with Custom access above the Read and write access for Syatems, which I don't get.

Not sure if this matters: Antivirus for Mac.app is not listed in the Apps folder; it's under Library/Bitdefender/AVP.

Is there any way for me to have access to those apps that deny me access?

Thanks,

Gregg

Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 28, 2020 11:26 AM

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Answer 1

BDAqua

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Apr 28, 2020 1:51 PM in response to GreggCirillo

Have you tried just dragging the App's icon to the Dock?

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BDAqua

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Apr 28, 2020 12:15 PM in response to GreggCirillo

Gregg, I believe you'd be better off uninstalling it, but it sounds like you're trying to use a protected Directory.

Why an Alias is needed or wanted?

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BDAqua

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Apr 28, 2020 3:05 PM in response to GreggCirillo

No apologies needed, dragging to the Dock actually creates anAlias in the Dock. :)

I learned all I know on the fly!

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GreggCirillo Author

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Apr 28, 2020 1:29 PM in response to BDAqua

Thanks for your reply.

I want to add the alias to my dock. I really don't need and don't want access to the Apple apps that are protected. I do want the app in question and don't want to uninstall it. Is a protected directory set by the app developer? Would Apple set this third-party app as a protected directory during installation? If not, I should contact the developer about the issue, don't you think?

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GreggCirillo Author

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Apr 28, 2020 2:01 PM in response to BDAqua

Yes; I can do that. But is that ok to do since I am establishing a copy of the app residing in 2 places? I've always used aliases in the dock,fearing that I might screw something up by moving or copying an app to the dock.

I apologize for my lack of sophisticated understanding of the workings of Macs. I'm learning on the fly.

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