Fixing chmod -R 777 /
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Environment
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
Situation
***Note NEVER run this command***
Resolution
Reinstall - Copy off all pertinent data and then wipe the drive and reinstall with an up to date version of SLE.
Restore - Restore from a full system backup taken before the change was made.
Cause
Additional Information
Disclaimer
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- Document ID:7014410
- Creation Date: 14-Jan-2014
- Modified Date:03-Mar-2020
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- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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