Error message on 'CoreProfile' component, version 'X'

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Error message on 'CoreProfile' component, version 'X'

I upgraded to 10.8.1 today.
After issuing command Purge in the Terminal, I get following message:

[ERROR]

<CPPathUtils.c:526>

The device-file for this operating system, 'osx-12.1.0.xml', was not found. An attempt to revert to a previous revision of the OS device-file: 'osx-12.0.0.xml' has been made. Please file a Radar report with Apple, on the 'CoreProfile' component, version 'X'.

Since I'm not a registered developer, I cannot file a formal Bug Report. But here it is.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion, OS X 10.8.1

Posted on Aug 23, 2012 3:01 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 23, 2012 5:15 PM in response to GaryGate

Anyone can file a bug report once they have a valid Apple ID at (I have already done so): https://bugreport.apple.com/

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Answer 2

Aug 23, 2012 6:38 PM in response to GaryGate

Despite this message, purge command still works. Just noisy.

The file osx-12.0.0.xml actually exists in the same folder it is looking for the osx-12.1.0.xml.

Tis bug.

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GaryGate Author

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Aug 23, 2012 11:54 PM in response to Luke Collins

Well, I get following response when I login at bugreport.apple.com with my Apple ID:



You must be a registered Apple Developer to file bugs via Bug Reporter. Register at http://developer.apple.com/programs/register/devbugs@apple.com.

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Aug 24, 2012 4:01 AM in response to GaryGate

Appologies it seems I signed up for the Safari Developer Program. It's a free program but will give you access to some resources.

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Sep 2, 2012 3:13 PM in response to Luke Collins

And what are 'we' others supposed to do with this?

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Sep 2, 2012 4:50 PM in response to ChipMcK#3

My suggestion is to do the following as this is a level 3 error so hence is non critical:

1. Open Terminal.app

2. cd /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/CoreProfile.framework/Versions/A/Resources/De vices/

3. sudo ln -s osx-12.0.0.xml osx-12.1.0.xml

4. Enter password if asked

By adding a soft symbolic link you fool the purge command into believing the newer file exists. This type of link is non-distructive and hence if the file osx-12.1.0.xml will be overwritten if it is installed with a future update.

Use this at your own risk but it does offer a temporary fix. Its hard to say if the issue is fixed in 10.8.2 we will have to wait to find out. The fix has the benefit of preventing the annoying message about rolling back as the roll back will be done behind the scenes using the link.

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GaryGate Author

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Sep 3, 2012 2:20 AM in response to Luke Collins

Elegant solution, Luke !

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Sep 3, 2012 9:56 AM in response to GaryGate

Glad I could help 🙂

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kkabiss

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Sep 5, 2012 11:49 AM in response to Luke Collins

Thank you Luke!

/k

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Kwales66

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Sep 10, 2012 1:38 PM in response to Luke Collins

Thanks

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Answer 11

Sep 15, 2012 9:00 PM in response to Luke Collins

This is a great solution for this problem, wouldn't have thought of symbolic linking first, but it's perfect. Interesting that this problem has been popping up recently; I wonder if it's happening for everyone or just a few machines.

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Sep 16, 2012 7:55 AM in response to mcescalante

I think its affecting alot of people. Most users won't even notice so we won't know the full extent. But, it is an issue on two MBPs here on a 15" i7 and a 13" i5 both running OSX 10.8.1.

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Answer 13

Sep 16, 2012 7:59 AM in response to Luke Collins

an iMac. So it is not hardware dependent, just poor QC

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Sep 16, 2012 8:04 AM in response to ChipMcK#3

Its probably due to the unit tests which where executed. Apple may not test against level 3 error messages.

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Sep 24, 2012 11:07 PM in response to Luke Collins

i know this may sound stupid, but i don't have a password from my account, what should i do? thx.

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