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Fix a Disk Utility error showing 'No Valid Packages' Mar 19, '07 07:30:05AM • Contributed by: crivera This hint may seem obvious, but it may save many people a lot of time and trouble with reinstalls. I ran Repair Permissions from Disk Utility and got
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the following error: "Error: No valid packages (-9997)." Going to Apple's website for help, I found error no installer packages can be found for this disk this page, wherein Apple believes a full reinstall is needed to get the file BaseSystem.pkg back in the /Library » Receipts folder, which is what repair disk permissions el capitan causes this error. I've spent a lot of time getting everything right on my Mac, and do not want the hassle of doing it all over again. So I inserted my install disc and ran a search for the file. Sure enough, I found it and copied it to /Library/Reciepts. When I next ran Repair Permissions, it ran perfectly, not even needing a restart before trying to do so. [robg adds: I'm not willing to delete my BaseSystem.pkg receipt to test this one! On the Tiger Retail disk, you'll find the 1.8MB BaseSystem.pkg file here: System » Installation » Packages. Note that Apple's first recommendation is copying this file from another computer (running the same version of the OS), but advocates reinstalling if you've only got an install disc with an older version of OS X than that of the computer (which will be true for most everyone).] • Currently 3.25 / 5 You rated: 2 / 5 (8 votes cast) [25,136 views] Hint Options Printable Hint Format Subscribe to 'macosxhints.com System tips' Fix a Disk Utility error showing 'No Valid Packages' | 7 comments | Create New Account Newest First Oldest First Flat Nested No Comments Threaded Click here to return to the 'Fix a Disk Utility error showing 'No Valid Packages'' hint The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. This site is not responsible for what they say. Fix a Disk Utility error showing 'No Valid Packages' Authored by: skapplin on Mar 19, '07 09:09:22AM Note that what you copied to the Receipts folder is the entire installer. The actual receipt does not contain the files and applications that have been stripped out of the package. The resulting receipt is a much smaller file. You've actually copied the entire installer package complete with the entire OS X base system files. This is exactly why Apple's recommendation is to reinstall. Obviously an easier and the better solution is to get a copy of the BaseSystem.pkg receipt file from another computer. [ Reply to This | # ] …with the same OS version Authored by: boredzo on Mar 19, '07 06:51:55PM in order to avo
Verify/Repair Disk (No Valid Packages) If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Welcome to Mac-Forums! Join us to comment and to customize your site experience! Members have access to different forum appearance options, and many more functions. Results 1 to 14 of 14 Thread: Can't Verify/Repair Disk (No Valid Packages) Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Subscribe to this Thread… 07-31-2005,05:01 PM #1 GT5.0 View Profile View Forum Posts Member Since http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20070315135756518 Nov 17, 2003 Posts 75 Specs:15" Ti PB G4 867MHz 1GB RAM 10.4.6 Can't Verify/Repair Disk (No Valid Packages) I tried to repair my disk... I got this message... Verify permissions for "Harddrive" Error: No valid packages (-9997) What is this? How do I fix it? Selling (2) 256MB SDRAM PC133,144pin Original Samsung Memory for Powerbook G4, Modules used since purchase on 7/27/02 until I removed them on 11/13/03, PM me for details. Reply With Quote http://www.mac-forums.com/showthread.php?t=22131 07-31-2005,05:24 PM #2 iNAP View Profile View Forum Posts Member Since Apr 20, 2005 Posts 1,804 instead of verifying just repair, but it could be telling you nothing is wrong with selected HD www.idadgraphics.com I started using PS from finding this forum and all the help I have gotten here thru the years is immeasurable thank you MacForums and all it's members Reply With Quote 07-31-2005,06:03 PM #3 D3v1L80Y View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Member Since Feb 02, 2004 Location PA Posts 12,456 Specs:MacBook It sounds like you were trying to repair permissions and not a disk repair. You cannot repair a disk or volume that is used as the startup disk. I would suggest booting from your OS X CD, then run Disk Utitily and trying to repair the disk from that. Once you have successfully repaired the disk, then reboot from the HD and run a Permissions repair then. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU|Forum Community Guidelines|The Apple Product Cycle|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. Reply With Quote 08-01-2005,08:57 AM #4 rman View Profile View Forum Posts Member Since Dec 24, 2002 Location Los Angeles, California Po
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