Name

vsdbutil

Syntax

vsdbutil { -a | -c | -d } pathname
vsdbutil -i

Description

Enables or disables the use of permissions on a disk volume. This is equivalent to using the Ignore Privileges checkbox in the Finder’s Info window for a mounted volume. The status of permissions usage on mounted volumes is stored in the permissions database, /var/db/volinfo.database.

Options/Usage

-a

Activates permissions on the volume designated by pathname.

-c

Checks the status of permissions usage on the volume designated by pathname.

-d

Deactivates permissions on the volume designated by pathname.

-i

Initializes the permissions database to include all mounted HFS and HFS+ volumes.

Location

/usr/sbin

Operating System

Darwin

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