# IT:Apple:iMac:Issues:unknown uid #



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## Situation ##

Sudo not working. 

Trying to edit a file:

    sudo nano /usr/sbin/mobile_tfs
    
Gives

    unknown uid


Other symptoms

   Can't access from top right of screen to user settings/preferences


Cause... lost connection to AD. reboot solves the issue.