Can someone point me to the file that lists the "installations" that are displayed under /Systeminformation/Software/Installations ?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
The processes that update that list of system information installations are privileged System processes, and the data they write that is used to present that list of installations is very likely in a System protected location, and quite probably in a sqlite3 database.
The processes that update that list of system information installations are privileged System processes, and the data they write that is used to present that list of installations is very likely in a System protected location, and quite probably in a sqlite3 database.
RogierDG wrote:
I would like to close all discussions that are not directly related to my original question.
Your original question was already answered and as the OP you are the only one who can "close" (marked as solved or helpful.) Which in itself will not halt replies from interested parties from participating.
"Can someone point me to the file that lists the "installations" that are displayed under /Systeminformation/Software/Installations ?"
[ You do not have privileged System access to the sqlite3 database. ]
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RogierDG wrote:
Thanks,
I was wondering why some installations do not shown in the list, e.g. GIMP, so that is why I would like to locate the data itself to research a little further.
From your System Information look under Software>Applications
NO issue, i was just asking if anybody knew where to locate the stored data !
So no further discussion.
Knowing what has been installed on your system and when can be usefull to trace back some problems with leftover files, and if some past installations do not show up in the list then it defeats the purpose.
RogierDG wrote:
Knowing what has been installed on your system and when can be usefull to trace back some problems with leftover files, and if some past installations do not show up in the list then it defeats the purpose.
Maybe you can give an example... to help clarify what is "some problems with leftover files"
defeats what purpose(?) as for as I can tell "Installations" simply represents 'recent updates.'
First, just deleting an app, can leave a lot of maps and files such as plist's that take up space, or can be incompatible with new versions of the program (I had such a problem with illustrator). I recently found that an app like AppCleaner can locate a lot of them, but still you need a good search app such as EasyFind to locate them all and remove them (Spotlight is of no help ).
Second, the installations section of systeminformation, displays all installations you ever did on your system, not only the recent updates, regardless of what is still on your system.
So I hope this clarifies my point, but as I mentionned I would like to close all discussions that are not directly related to my original question.
Well I know how to remove the SIP to get full access if necessary thank you.
Being in a sqlite3 data base does not solve my original question yet. Since Etrecheck can access that file, for its reports, it must be available somewhere.
I just want to stop discussions which do not bring a direct answer to my question. No offence !
I am happy to entertain other discussions, and share my experience if you open a new topic.
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⌥: System Information : Software : Installations. However, the OP was looking for the file location that contained all of the data presented there, not how to display it.
Yep I released that and withdrew my response.
Thanks,
I was wondering why some installations do not shown in the list, e.g. GIMP, so that is why I would like to locate the data itself to research a little further.
Yes, that is what is installed, but not what has been installed and may have been removed in the past.
RogierDG wrote:
Yes, that is what is installed, but not what has been installed and may have been removed in the past.
And what issue is this causing for you?
Where to find the file with the list of installations displayed under systeminformation ?
