Strict Standards: Only variables should be assigned by reference in /home/noahjames7/public_html/modules/mod_flexi_customcode/tmpl/default.php on line 24

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFlexiCustomCode::parsePHPviaFile() should not be called statically in /home/noahjames7/public_html/modules/mod_flexi_customcode/tmpl/default.php on line 54

Strict Standards: Only variables should be assigned by reference in /home/noahjames7/public_html/components/com_grid/GridBuilder.php on line 29

When using Save As, a reader keeps getting a message that they lack permission to save files. There's an answer, though a slightly irritating one.

save as primary
Glenn Fleishman
Jim Elkins is in a pickle. Since updating to Yosemite 10.10.3, he can’t save files via Save As. I get the message: “The document could not be exported as ‘name.’ You do not have permission.” This is very likely a problem that I’ve heard a lot about lately and never previously, which might indicate that a Yosemite update tripped a permission lever unintentionally for some people. While there’s a Terminal-based process to work through this, I’m reluctant to ask people who don’t routinely use command-line instructions to muck about with them when file permissions are involved. Instead, you have to restart your Mac, but it’s quite straightforard. mac 911 reset home directory permissions The Reset Password option in Recovery mode lets you fix permissions associated with your home directory. Select  > Restart. After the Mac shuts down and makes the startup chime, immediately hold down Command-R to boot into Recovery mode. After the Recovery screen appears, select the menu item Utilties > Terminal. Type resetpassword and press Return. Don’t worry: this won’t reset your password. A dialog appears from which you can select your startup volume if it’s not selected by default. Pick your username from the Select the User Account dropdown menu. In the lower-right corner of the screen, click Reset next to the Reset Home Directory Permissions and ACLs area. Now choose File > Quit, and then in the main Recovery window, choose  > Restart. When your system comes back up with your OS X installation, this problem should be resolved. Ask Mac 911 We’re always looking for problems to solve! Email yours to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. including screen captures as appropriate. Mac 911 cannot reply to email with troubleshooting advice nor can we publish answers to every question.
When 'Save As' says you don't have permission

Shop ▾

arrow up Amazon Shop buttons are programmatically attached to all reviews, regardless of products' final review scores. Our parent company, IDG, receives advertisement revenue for shopping activity generated by the links. Because the buttons are attached programmatically, they should not be interpreted as editorial endorsements.
Glenn Fleishman

Glenn Fleishman Senior Contributor

Follow me on Google+

Glenn Fleishman is the author of A Practical Guide to Networking and Security in iOS 8, and a senior contributor to Macworld, where he writes the Private I and Mac 911 columns. He is also a regular contributor to the Economist, Fast Company, and Boing Boing.
More by Glenn Fleishman

Subscribe to the Best of Macworld Newsletter

Read more http://www.macworld.com/article/2978282/os-x/when-save-as-says-you-dont-have-permission.html#tk.rss_all


Strict Standards: Only variables should be assigned by reference in /home/noahjames7/public_html/modules/mod_flexi_customcode/tmpl/default.php on line 24

Strict Standards: Non-static method modFlexiCustomCode::parsePHPviaFile() should not be called statically in /home/noahjames7/public_html/modules/mod_flexi_customcode/tmpl/default.php on line 54

Find out more by searching for it!

Custom Search







Strict Standards: Non-static method modBtFloaterHelper::fetchHead() should not be called statically in /home/noahjames7/public_html/modules/mod_bt_floater/mod_bt_floater.php on line 21