MacOS – unload nfsd – Operation not permitted while System Integrity Protection is engaged

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While I was trying to unload my nfsd instance I found out that I cannot do it anymore.

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.nfsd.plist

/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.nfsd.plist: Operation not permitted while System Integrity Protection is engaged

This behaviour was introduced with the Mac OS Sierra update 10.12.4.

How can I enable/disable the nfsd daemon?

Should I disable the System Integrity Protection, stop/start the service and enable the System Integrity Protection every time? And, if yes, how?

Best Answer

Firstly, you'll need to disable the "System Integration Protection":

How to Disable System Integrity Protection

And now, you'll be able to disable your "Notification Center":

launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/com.apple.notificationcenterui.plist

And then, kill the current instance of "Notification Center":

killall NotificationCenter

When you reboot, isn't necessary to do that anymore...

I hope I've helped

PS: Don't forget, at this point your root user will have all permissions. I recommend to reboot into recovery mode one more time to enable your System Integration Protection:

csrutil enable
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