I am no longer able to copy a folder icon to paste onto another folder icon in mac OS Big Sur.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 12:21 PM

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BDAqua

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Oct 30, 2021 2:39 PM in response to DistantPrommer

You may need to disable SIP...

Disabling and Enabling System Integrity Protection | Apple Developer Documentation

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I am no longer able to copy a folder icon to paste onto another folder icon in mac OS Big Sur.

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