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My mac terminal doesn't have sudo, chmod & other command , also unable to find sudo file in any of the possible location. I didn't touch or delete any system files recently. it may be possible that i installed some apps from outside AppStore, but i don't think i give full sudo permission to them.


Should I reinstall macOS. I'm using mac mid 2012 13" its running on catalina 10.15.7 & i do recently get a security update.


Please share your thoughts.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 26, 2022 12:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2022 12:59 PM

it can be the path to commands is inaccurate, you can map them, which I dont have the patience to try myself if it comes down to it or you can install Homebrew which should install the common commands with the correct path.

https://brew.sh

there are numerous posts on the internet with instructions to redirect the path map when this happens. If you're working with terminal proceed at your own risk.

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Aug 26, 2022 12:59 PM in response to thatsjm4u

it can be the path to commands is inaccurate, you can map them, which I dont have the patience to try myself if it comes down to it or you can install Homebrew which should install the common commands with the correct path.

https://brew.sh

there are numerous posts on the internet with instructions to redirect the path map when this happens. If you're working with terminal proceed at your own risk.

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