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April 20, 2015
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Can you help me get through the ID process so I can install updates? I am locked out and have tried changing password and opening new account but it won't let me past the security or open a new account since it says I already have one. New password w

  • April 20, 2015
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I am unable to get through the ID process either by changing password or opening a new account. I only have 1 email address. How can I get an account that works?

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    Correct answer jeromiec83223024

    This password prompt is presented by your operating system, and is intended to keep you from accidentally installing software.

    If this is your personal machine and you don't need a password to log into the computer when it first starts up, you can probably leave the password blank and click OK to get past this prompt.  If this is your personal machine and your normal password isn't working, check to make sure that CAPS LOCK is off, and type the password carefully.

    If this is your work machine and it's asking for an Administrator password, well, you'll need to have a conversation with your friendly IT person.

    If you're still stumped, you may need to reset the password on your Mac:

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18653

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14325

    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201240

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    jeromiec83223024
    jeromiec83223024Correct answer
    Inspiring
    April 20, 2015

    This password prompt is presented by your operating system, and is intended to keep you from accidentally installing software.

    If this is your personal machine and you don't need a password to log into the computer when it first starts up, you can probably leave the password blank and click OK to get past this prompt.  If this is your personal machine and your normal password isn't working, check to make sure that CAPS LOCK is off, and type the password carefully.

    If this is your work machine and it's asking for an Administrator password, well, you'll need to have a conversation with your friendly IT person.

    If you're still stumped, you may need to reset the password on your Mac:

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18653

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14325

    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201240