Q: 10.10.5 update stole my computer sounds

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Q: 10.10.5 update stole my computer sounds

I updated to 10.10.5 from the App Store a few days ago, but I've noticed that my computer makes no sounds when I put something in the Trash Can or empty it, or when I download anything — normally I get a *ding* to let me know it's done, but now I don't. I get sound through the speakers fine, and when I use my headphones as well, but otherwise, nada. Is this a problem other people are having as well, or am I the lone nut? Any and all help would be appreciated.

MacBook, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Aug 26, 2015 2:18 PM

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Baby Boomer (USofA)

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Please detail ALL you have done so far in the way of troubleshooting? Need this info to avoid the been there done that scenarios. Have you repaired permissions & restarted your computer?

Posted on Aug 26, 2015 2:25 PM

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by Old Toad,

Old Toad Aug 26, 2015 2:25 PM in response to pinkstones
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Aug 26, 2015 2:25 PM in response to pinkstones

Check the System/Sounds preference pane to make sure the user interface sound effects checkbox is checked:
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pinkstones Aug 26, 2015 3:13 PM in response to Old Toad
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Aug 26, 2015 3:13 PM in response to Old Toad

I made sure that was checked before I went ahead and threw my problem out to the community.
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pinkstones Aug 26, 2015 3:34 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)
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Aug 26, 2015 3:34 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)

Basically, what I've done so far is check to make sure the volume is working, that the box next to "Play user interface sound effects" was checked, and that there was nothing wrong with the speakers. After I saw your question, I ran Disk Utility to Verify Permissions, and there were a few things to be fixed — however, the first note in the log read this: "Warning: SUID file “System/Library/CoreServices/RemoteManagement/ARDAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/ARDAg ent” has been modified and will not be repaired."

I have no idea what that is or what it means.
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pinkstones Aug 26, 2015 4:30 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)
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Aug 26, 2015 4:30 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)

Thank you very much for this advice, it appears to have worked! I just deleted something and heard the unmistakable sound of something hitting the trash can. I appreciate your help.
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Baby Boomer (USofA) Aug 26, 2015 5:20 PM in response to pinkstones
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Aug 26, 2015 5:20 PM in response to pinkstones

Regarding the SUID permissions, they can be ignored. See KB Article: Mac OS X: Disk Utility's Repair Disk Permissions messages that you can safely ignore - Apple Support
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Baby Boomer (USofA)

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Aug 26, 2015 2:25 PM in response to pinkstones

Please detail ALL you have done so far in the way of troubleshooting? Need this info to avoid the been there done that scenarios. Have you repaired permissions & restarted your computer?

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