Cannot change permissions on /System/Library
I am running OS X 10.11.8. I am attempting to change some settings in /Library/Filters/
. I am logged in as an administrator (verified in System Preferences > Users & Groups). When I go to Finder > Get Info for /System/Library/
, I am able to click the unlock icon, and my password is accepted.
However, when I try to change the permission for "everyone," I get the following error:
The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have the necessary permission.
How can I resolve this?
Solution 1:
You'll need to disable System Integrity Protection to make changes to permissions in /System.
To disable System Integrity Protection, you can do the following:
- Boot into the Recovery HD by restarting whilst holding ⌘R.
- Open Terminal (from the Utilities menu).
Run the following command in Terminal:
csrutil disable
- Restart.
Disable OS X El Capitan Rootless and permit write actions to System Integrity Protection locations