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mdworker Tags ERROR

I am having a problem with ReportCrash frequently running - every 2-3 minutes.

These appear to be proceeded with a report of a Tags Error from mdworker


A typical console log shows:

mdworker isMacWithSE(): boardID = <private> -> isMacWithSE = 0

mdworker Tags ERROR: Unable to init log system for process (mdworker)

diskarbitrationd <private>

ReportCrash Saved crash report for mdworker[37970] version 1191.59 to

mdworker_2023-01-17-000720_peters-MacPro.crash

ReportCrash Removing excessive log: mdworker_2023-01-17-000720_peters-MacPro.crash

ReportCrash Write failed to file /Users/peterfitchett/Library/Application Support

/CrashReporter/mdworker_23439CF8-8312-5742-9170-FEF63725E8DA.plist as

_CRSecureOpen() failed

ReportCrash Failed to write crash history to <private>.

ReportCrash Saved crash report for SafariPlugInUpdateNotifier[37971] version 12.1.2

(14607.3.9) to SafariPlugInUpdateNotifier_2023-01-17-000721_peters-MacPro.crash

ReportCrash Removing excessive log:

SafariPlugInUpdateNotifier_2023-01-17-000721_peters-MacPro.crash


The mdworker error is also reported at other times without ReportCrash, so I am not sure whether it is actually connected with ReportCrash, but it is the only apparent error being logged.


Mac Pro (2010) with 10.14.6


Does anyone have any ideas please?

Mac Pro, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 4:57 AM

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Jan 17, 2023 7:14 AM in response to peterchch

I think we need to finish the Safe Boot or Repair things another way...


security error -67062

Error: 0xFFFEFA0A -67062 code object is not signed at all


Repair a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac

Disk Utility can fix certain disk problems—for example, multiple apps quit unexpectedly, a file is corrupted, an external device doesn’t work properly, or your computer won’t start up. Disk Utility can’t detect or repair all problems that a disk may have.

If you run First Aid on a disk, Disk Utility checks the partition maps on the disk and performs some additional checks, and then checks each volume. If you run First Aid on a volume, Disk Utility verifies all the contents of that volume only.

  1. In the Disk Utility app  on your Mac, choose View > Show All Devices.
  2. Note: If you’re checking your startup disk or startup volume, restart your computer in macOS Recovery, select Disk Utility in the macOS Utilities window, then click Continue. If you check your startup volume (Macintosh HD), make sure you also check your data volume (Macintosh HD - Data).

  3. In the sidebar, select a disk or volume, then click the First Aid button .
  4. If Disk Utility tells you the disk is about to fail, back up your data and replace the disk—you can’t repair it. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
  5. Click Run, then click Continue.
  6. If Disk Utility reports that the disk appears to be OK or has been repaired, you’re done. You can click Show Details to see more information about the repairs. Otherwise, you may need to do one of the following.
    • If Disk Utility reports “overlapped extent allocation” errors, two or more files occupy the same space on your disk, and at least one of them is likely to be corrupted. You need to check each file in the list of affected files. Most of the files in the list have aliases in a DamagedFiles folder at the top level of your disk.
      • If you can replace a file or re-create it, delete it.
      • If it contains information you need, open it and examine its data to make sure it hasn’t been corrupted.
    • If Disk Utility can’t repair your disk, or you receive a report that the First Aid process failed, try to repair the disk or partition again. If that doesn’t work, back up as much of your data as possible, reformat the disk, reinstall macOS, then restore your backed-up data.

If your Mac has a Fusion Drive and you see a flashing question mark or alert, see the troubleshooting section of the Apple Support article About Fusion Drive, a storage option for some Mac computers.

If you continue to have problems with your disk or it can’t be repaired, it may be physically damaged and need to be replaced. For information about servicing your Mac, see Find out how to service or repair your Mac.


Jan 16, 2023 1:19 PM in response to peterchch

Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.


Open Terminal and run each of these one at a time


/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Versions/A/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user


sudo /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Support/lsregister -kill -seed -lint -r -f -v -dump -domain local -domain system -domain user -domain network


killall Dock


sudo mdutil -E /


sudo mdutil -i on /


Rebuilding a drive index can take a long time, so be prepared to wait whether you do it through the System Preference panel or the command line.

Jan 17, 2023 7:07 AM in response to BDAqua

Many thanks for your reply.


Safe mode failed to complete the reboot, so I just followed the rest of the instructions.


mdworker is no longer getting the tags error, and ReportCrash is not being invoked all the time, so a major step forward, many many thanks.


mdworker is now reporting MacOS error: -67062. Is this significant?


Console:

mdworker MacOS error: -67062

mdworker MacOS error: -67062

mdworker code validation failed in the process of getting signing information: Error

Domain=NSOSStatusErrorDomain Code=-67062 "(null)" UserInfo={SecCSArchitecture=ppc}

mdworker MacOS error: -67062





mdworker Tags ERROR

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