Verify permissions failed: Framework unable to communicate with the Disk Management daemon

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Verify permissions failed: Framework unable to communicate with the Disk Management daemon

I'm experiencing problems with the Disk Management daemon on my MBPro Retina running Mountain Lion 10.8.2. I discovered it first when I tried to enable file vault and received the "Framework unable to communicate with the Disk Management daemon" error message.

So I started up Disk Utilities (which started fine) and tried to run Verify Disk Permissions. It failed with the following errror message:

"Verify permissions failed: Framework unable to communicate with the Disk Management daemon"

So I booted in to safe mode and tried Verify Disk Permissions again with the same results.

So I booted in to the recovery partition to run Disk Utilities. It ran fine and the Verify Disk Permissions found some errors which I then fixed.

I re-booted normally but am still experiencing the same behavior.

I have turned off my anti-virus (Sophos) to no effect.

I checked the console and found the following message:

12/6/12 3:27:02.828 PM Disk Utility[157]: *** WARNING: Method userSpaceScaleFactor in class NSWindow is deprecated on 10.7 and later. It should not be used in new applications. Use convertRectToBacking: instead.

Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks!

MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Dec 6, 2012 2:44 PM

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Answer 1

Linc Davis

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Dec 6, 2012 3:35 PM in response to RyanC111

Please read this whole message before doing anything.

This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.

The purpose of the test is to determine whether your problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.

Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:

Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.

*Note: If FileVault is enabled under OS X 10.7 or later, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t boot in safe mode.

Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.

The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.

Test while in safe mode. Same problem?

After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

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RyanC111 Author

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Dec 8, 2012 9:21 PM in response to Linc Davis

I had already booted in to safe mode and was able to recreate the issue. And when I restarted normally the problem was still there.

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Linc Davis

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Dec 8, 2012 10:02 PM in response to RyanC111

Back up all data.

Boot into Recovery by holding down the key combination command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial.

Note: You need an always-on Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet to use Recovery. It won’t work with USB or PPPoE modems, or with networks that require any kind of authentication other than a WPA or WPA2 Personal password.

When the OS X Utilities screen appears, follow the prompts to reinstall the OS. You don't need to erase the boot volume, and you won't need your backup unless something goes wrong. If your Mac was upgraded from an older version of OS X, you’ll need the Apple ID and password you used to upgrade, so make a note of those before you begin.

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RyanC111 Author

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Dec 16, 2012 5:05 PM in response to Linc Davis

Well, was finally able to give this a try this weekend and now have a machine that won't boot. It keeps coming to the screen that says, "Your computer restarted because of a problem...".

I can still boot in to recovery mode and tried reinstalling the OS a second time with the same result. I also ran disk utilities and verified both the disk and permissions. The disk turned out fine and the permissions check found two issues which I was able to fix. However, still no luck on reboot.

I reset both the SMC and the PRAM with no effect. Looks like a trip to the Genius Bar....too bad the nearest apple store is over two hours away....

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Answer 5

Linc Davis

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Dec 16, 2012 5:17 PM in response to RyanC111

You seem to have a hardware failure.

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Answer 6

Jun 30, 2014 2:44 PM in response to Linc Davis

I get this problem often as well as "Time Machine Backup Failed" errors. I also get Safari loading errors daily.

I took my Mac to the Apple store and left it for a few days so they could run their extensive test and they didn't find anything.

I am pretty sure it's a software issue but after THREE clean installs and only installing apps as I need them, I am quite frustrated. I sure hope Yosemite fixes my issues.

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