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My daughter has a "managed" account on my MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion. When we first set up her account (in an older OS), I limited the applications she was permitted to use.

Many months ago, I removed any applications restrictions on her account: she's older and responsible, and the restrictions were interfering with her getting school work done.

Very frequently, however, she will get warnings that she does not have permission to open a given application. If I'm around, I can type in my admin password, and all is well. If not, she can usually close the window and try to start the app again, and it will work.

I've repeatedly verified that the settings are correct in System Preferences>Parental Controls (in my account). They are, "limit applications" is unchecked. But the warnings persist.

I've rebooted the machine and fixed permissions, but it still happens. Any ideas?