Mac OS X 10.2: "You are running Classic without superuser (root) Privileges" Message

Symptom

When you attempt to start up the Classic environment, this alert message appears:

"You are running Classic without superuser (root privileges). Ensure that TruBluEnvironment is setuid and owned by root, or reinstall your Mac OS X System Software."

Note: For other versions of Mac OS X, see these related technical documents:

106278: "Mac OS X 10.0: You are running Classic without superuser (root) Privileges' Message"
106639: "Mac OS X 10.1: You are running Classic without superuser (root) Privileges' Message"


Solution

Correct the privileges on your Mac OS X startup volume by following these steps:

1. Open Disk Utility (/Applications/Utilities/).
2. Select your Mac OS X startup volume.
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Click the Repair Disk Permissions button.