Problem with my entire File Permissions.

[OneCore]

im probably new on this operating system (linux distro) and i have a problem with my permissions,
i have selected all of the Folders in /etc/ to "777" all of the folders cuz ive made a new User set the
permission as Root but i have noticed that some of my programs, Postgresql for example Wont
work for the reason that the file permission was not compatible for it to run, and i am planning
to RESTORE all the PERMISSIONS to Default and i dont know how to make it properly?, and also my ROOT
account wont login bacause of the stupid thing i have made.

Thanks.

[daedalus1776]

i have selected all of the Folders in /etc/ to "777"

Why did you do this?

some of my programs, Postgresql for example Wont work for the reason that the file permission was not compatible for it to run

What is the exact error message?

i am planning to RESTORE all the PERMISSIONS to Default and i dont know how to make it properly

Make what properly?

my ROOT account wont login bacause of the stupid thing i have made

I don't understand. What have you made?


My honest opinion; format partition and reinstall backtrack. Assuming you've got it installed on your hard drive.

[OneCore]

Thank you for the reply, i meant the programs and my root account are not working properly due of what i have made,
i think the only way to fix all these problems is to reinstall backtrack.

Thanks Daedalus!

[thorin]

The quickest solution is a re-install.

The obvious "hey I learned something" point is, "don't futz with permissions when you don't know what you're doing". (There are lots of threads about adding accounts.)

[maverik35]

The root programs should work even with permissions to all users..Something else was done incorrectly...I do no t see why changing 777 to an app, root cannot execute any more..

Something else happen..But again, change permissions to the folder : chmod 770 or 775 and see...As for the account, what is exactly the problem?..The user or password?...

Luck