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csrutil: Disable the System Integrity Protection.

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$ csrutil disable

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The command "csrutil disable" is used on macOS systems with System Integrity Protection (SIP) enabled. SIP is a security feature that restricts certain processes and modifications to system files, providing a higher level of protection for the operating system.

By running "csrutil disable" in the Terminal on a macOS system, you are disabling SIP temporarily, allowing you to make changes and modifications to protected system files. This command disables the protection on the system and grants greater access privileges.

It is worth mentioning that disabling SIP can potentially expose the system to security risks, so it should only be done when necessary and by advanced users who understand the consequences. After making the required changes, it is recommended to re-enable SIP for enhanced security. The command to re-enable SIP is "csrutil enable".

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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