The folder “ScriptingAdditions” can’t be opened because you don’t have permission to see its contents.

This folder appears in my library. I noticed it because it had a red minus sign.


Is it something to be concerned about? I will be wiping the drive and reinstalling in the next day or so.

Posted on Apr 10, 2021 10:50 PM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2021 6:42 AM

The red minus sign may have something to do with restoring from a Time Machine backup with a different user id or name than you are currently using. Based on your intent to replace the operating system, this won't be an issue afterward.

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The folder “ScriptingAdditions” can’t be opened because you don’t have permission to see its contents.

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