

- #Mac os stop asking for password install mac os x#
- #Mac os stop asking for password install install#
- #Mac os stop asking for password install upgrade#
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#Mac os stop asking for password install install#
On macOS 10.14.3 or earlier, please install the Swift 5 Runtime Support for Command Line Tools from from Apple's website. I tried this multiple times, being extra-special careful.Frequently Asked Questions What are the system requirements for ForkLift 3?įorkLift 3.4.2 is the last version that runs on macOS 10.11.6 too. I typed in a new password, then retyped it, and it said Sorry. Usage: passwd įor netinfo, location may be a domain name or server/tagįor fil, location may be a file name (/etc/master.passwd is the default)įor nis, location may be a NIS domainnameįor opendirectory, location may be a directory node nameĮdit: I just entered passwd myusername (without the space) and it returned: I can still enter commands to break up the repetition, but I when I enter the last one (passwd my username with a space) I get this: The last NI alternates with DS, and the time changes as it repeats. Sep 3 23:16:00 brenton-walters-ibook-g4 lookupd: Can't load /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/amework/Resources/lookupd/Agents/NI.bundle/NI

When I enter the command sh /etc/rc, I get stuck on this repeating message: Is resetting the password for the 'root' account the same as in your instructions? In other words I determine the 'root' account's password right then?

You may need to click the lock icon first). Use Directory Utility to disable the root user via Directory Utility's Edit menu. (Your account should now have administrator access.)ĩ. Log in as the user account that had this issue. Go to Accounts preferences and check (enable) "Allow user to administer this computer" for the affected user.ħ.ğrom the Apple menu, choose Log Out root.Ĩ.
#Mac os stop asking for password install mac os x#
When the login window appears, select "Other." and log in as the root user using the password that was created above.* Note: If Mac OS X automatically logs in, choose Log Out (name) from the Apple menu to get to the login window.Ħ. Restart from your Mac OS X Leopard volume.ĥ. Specifically: Select the name of the drive that Mac OS X is installed on, select the user named "System Administrator (root)" from the pop-up menu, type the password in the first field, re-enter the password in the second field, then click the Save button.Ĥ.

(You do not need to install Leopard again.)Ģ.ğrom the Utilities menu, choose Reset Password (do not choose Firmware Password Utility).ģ.ğollow the onscreen instructions to reset the root password (the root account is not the same as your account). Start from your Mac OS X 10.5 Install DVD.
#Mac os stop asking for password install upgrade#
Mac OS X 10.5: Administrator user changes to standardĪfter performing an upgrade installation (the default type) of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, an administrator account may change to a standard one.ġ. I read the blog and wondered if that is the route I would go to fix my problem.ĭo I need to use the startup disk to remedy my problem? I found instructions for that too. I hope this helps because it the best I come up with at this time of night before bed. Just make a new Administrator account and then login to that new Account and then you can go to the same place and then delete the Username that is not yours. What ever you DON'T change the current logged in User name at any time. Choose the "Accounts" pane to change the user preferences about logging in. If you can login go you system Preferences (in the Dock) and launch it. Lastly at the login page you will be able to use you new password to login. If all goes well and the change is successful you can type: reboot at any prompt to exit single-user mode and reboot the Mac into normal mode. It will ask to type the new password one more time to make sure it is good before it changes the password. At the next prompt (at this point you NEED to have the Username the person made on that Mac) type: passwd (your Username without the quotes )Īt this point it should ask you to type the new password for the Username you used. At the point of this it will give you another typing prompt.ħ. Let that run (it will run for about 5 to 10 minutes) until it reports all is well with the disk. At the prompt sign (where you can type) type: Hold down the command + s until you see a black screen with white scrolling letters. With the other hand hold the two buttons Command (apple key) button + the letter S (at the same time) while booting up the Mac.ģ. Ask the person who sold you the Mac what Username did he give the Mac when he formatted it before he sold it. Well follow these steps (since you have a Tiger (10.4.11) these are the steps).
