My computer has been acting a bit odd recently, so I did a “repair permissions” check. I came up with a dialog saying "Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAgent” will not be repaired. What is ..

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My computer has been acting a bit odd recently, so I did a “repair permissions” check. I came up with a dialog saying "Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAgent” will not be repaired. What is ..

My computer has been acting a bit odd recently, so I did a “repair permissions” check. I came up with a dialog saying "Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent” has been modified and will not be repaired.”

What is this and should I be concerned about someone spying or worse? ( the term Remote management does not make me feel very secure)

Thanks,

Bill

iMac

Posted on Dec 10, 2013 4:23 PM

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Niel

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Dec 10, 2013 4:24 PM in response to Horndoctor

It means that the current software is installed. It's not a problem.

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Dec 11, 2013 1:17 PM in response to Horndoctor

Hi,

ARD = Apple Remote Desktop.

Each Mac gets the Client end and you can purchase the controlling app if you like.

The Apple Remote Desktop Engine is also used by the Screen Sharing part of Messages (AIM and Jabber accounts), the Screen Sharing option in System Preferences > Sharing (which can also be seen on Windows connecting to Network "Servers")

9:17 pm Wednesday; December 11, 2013

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Oct 4, 2015 11:16 AM in response to Horndoctor

hello as SUID file repair can help me thanks

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