OS X :: Unable To Unlock Security Preferences?
Oct 20, 2009
I recently upgraded to Mac OS X 10.6 from OS X 10.5, but after that I have been unable to unlock the security preferences. Also whenever I try to install any software or update, instead of asking me the administrator password, the system does nothing, no dialog box appears. When I tried to unlock the security preferences in the System Preferences, after the clicking the 'lock' icon, the status bar shows "Authenticating....." for a couple of settings but nothing happens after that!
I am using Intel MacBook with Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM
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Jun 18, 2014
I have suspision my computer was hacked. I want to switch "Fire Vault" on but the system doent allow me to do so.
I am pretty sure the password I am putting in is correct, but the response is negative.
Also, is it a correct move to switch on "Fire Vault"?
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
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Jun 2, 2012
trying to add a new user or do anything in system preferences that requires me to unlock - I type in my password (correctly) and the lock will not open.Using a MacBook 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, running Snow Lepoard (10.7.4) logged in as adminstrator user.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.3)
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Jan 10, 2011
I haven't been able to access my security panel in System Preference for almost 6 months and I am very concerned......
Everything else in System Preference works, but when I click on Security the program would freeze then shut itself down.....
Does anyone had the same problem and eventually solved it?
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Oct 28, 2010
I tried to enable my firewall by clicking on the security panel in the server preferences, but it isn't there. I am using FireVault and I have Snow Leopard installed in my MacMini OSX. Am I vulnerable to malicious attacks in the internet?
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Mar 8, 2012
An application I am trying to use needs to have cookies enabled. My Safari Preferences for Security do not show cookies. In fact it only shows selections for Fraudulent sites and Web content. I am the admin. What do I need to do to see these settings?
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iMac
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Apr 26, 2012
I have recently begun to use a fios router for my home network. When originally set up by fios they set the security to wep, and I set my network prefences as such. Since then I have changed the router to wpa security My network prefences still shows that wep encryption is being used. It still connects to the net but I can't figure out how to change it to reflect wpa security. Or since I am connecting to the net , is it necessary.
Info:iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
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Jun 13, 2012
Security and privacy system preference not working after Lion install. Not sure if it happen with Lion installer or after updating. What to do?
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8), used for professional graphic designing
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Dec 8, 2014
I can't seem to find any options to manage or delete cookies in preferences, security & privacy.Â
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MacBook Pro
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Mar 31, 2012
my env:
- Max OS X 10.7.3
- 2.2 Ghz Intel Core i7
this month , i can not enter Security & Privacy pane from System Preferences
- when i click
- pop alert windows, tell some errorÂ
what can i do now?!
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PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3), Chinese language
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Feb 7, 2012
I would like to clear my cookies. I know where this option should be (Safari - preferences - security, ) But the option is not listed.
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os x, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
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Apr 8, 2012
i have just a plain macbook not pro or air just a Macbook and its white. Well i need to turn my fire wall off for some thing for like 2 secounds then back on but i go into system preferances and there is no option for security and privacy which is were the turn On/Off firewall is its just not there for some reason please help me...Im on Mac OS X (10.7.3) system help
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.3), Thats all
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Feb 5, 2012
I cannot unlock Macbook Pro. I might have forgot ID and psw or my child might have lock it up. I have a black screen and a request of ID and psw. However I am not able to unlock it. I am pretty sure about the psw but doubt abot ID.
Info:MacBookPro
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Oct 10, 2007
So is there any way to unlock Terminal? Admin locked it (message comes up saying it's locked) and I don't have privileges.
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Apr 8, 2012
I'm using Mac OS X 10.6. After copying some folders from external hard drive to PC these folders are now locked on Mac. There is no pencil in the Finder's lower left corner and there are no messages appear. I just simply can't open these folders.
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Apr 25, 2012
I have remote locked my mac using find my iPhone app via my iPad - I am unable to enter the unlock code as the mac keyboard won't pair with the mac - I guess that will teach me for playing.
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iMac (21.5-inch Late 2009), Mac OS X (10.6)
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Aug 14, 2009
I am running OS X 10.4.11 on a "pod" iMAC. When I open system preferences and click on network, I get a pop up window that states my network preferences have been changed by another application. When I click on the green "OK" box the pop up goes away and comes right back. This is driving me crazy because when it gets into this cycle it's almost impossible to get out of the preferences panel or even check the settings! It's like it gets into a closed loop and won't let you do anything.
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Apr 28, 2012
A few days ago my email was hacked into which sent a spam email to all my contacts. I changed my password to that account, warned everyone in my contacts, and haven't had a problem with email since. However, I tried to do the 'delete all cookies' again and when I go to safari/preferences/privacy...there is nothing on that screen under that tab. Not even a question mark. I changed my history items to be removed every day from every week but don't think that would be the issue.Â
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iMac (21.5-inch Late 2009), Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Jun 2, 2012
Unable to log into my macbook air after updating security details,
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.6.1)
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Feb 5, 2009
i had my friends white book and when i opened the air port it found the linksys wireless G router i had had connected but it didnt ask me for the password.
I know i set a password for the linksys router because when i log on using my HP it ask me for the password.
Question is what did i do wrong? or are the linksys wireless routers not the best things to use with the mac?
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Jun 24, 2012
Did do not remember the answer to my security question and i dont know how to change it now since i dont remember it
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MacBook Pro, iOS 5.1
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Dec 7, 2008
I'm trying to make an iTunes Store account with my mother's MasterCard. Everything in the setup process goes well until I hit the part when I must enter in my three-digit security code. I do so, then proceed. iTunes won't proceed because it appears I have not entered a valid security code. But the problem is, it is in fact valid: I've used it before for other things and it works fine. I've triple-checked; it's kinda hard to incorrectly type a three-digit number.
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Feb 24, 2009
I was just setting up my mom's fax preferences. Clicked the option to show fax status in finder bar, then clicked "sharing" tag. The "fax" tag went gray, and now I cannot access it.
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Feb 1, 2009
I am running an iMac G5 (just pre Intel) using OS 10.4.11. My internet is via an external modem, ethernet connected. Everything is working fine (as far as I know!) However, for no particular reason I opened "System Preferences" and on clicking on "Network" was confronted with this:- [URL]. On clicking the OK button nothing happens and the only way to get out of System Preferences is to Force Quit it. As I can't get into "networks" in System Preference, I have no idea how the settings have changed. I can't remember when I last installed any new software - it's also ages since I looked at that section of System Preferences.
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Oct 3, 2009
Running: Mac OS X Version 10.5.8 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo I have downloaded and installed the Java For Mac OS X 10.5 Update 1 and am unable to open the Java Preferences. This is the error message I receive:
Process: Java Preferences [108]
Path: /Applications/Utilities/Java/Java Preferences.app/Contents/MacOS/Java Preferences
Identifier: com.apple.java.JavaPreferences
Version: 12.1.0 (12.1.0)
Build Info: JavaApplicationSupport-1200000~2
Code Type: X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process: launchd [63]
Interval Since Last Report: 3352 sec
Crashes Since Last Report: 5
Per-App Interval Since Last Report: 13 sec
Per-App Crashes Since Last Report: 4
Date/Time: 2009-10-03 13:15:08.118 -0400
OS Version: Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L31a)
Report Version: 6
Anonymous UUID: DC08A114-3758-4B6F-B028-B9877773BBF9
Exception Type: EXC_BREAKPOINT (SIGTRAP)
Exception Codes: 0x0000000000000002, 0x0000000000000000
Crashed Thread: 1
Dyld Error Message:
Symbol not found: __NSInstalledJVMVersions
Referenced from: /Applications/Utilities/Java/Java Preferences.app/Contents/MacOS/Java Preferences
Expected in: /System/Library/Frameworks/JavaVM.framework/Versions/A/JavaVM
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Apr 20, 2012
I just bought a MacBook Air 11'' 64GB SSD on this Tuesday.I upgraded my Lion version to 10.7.3, and I've noticed that I don't have the whole desktop wallpapers in the System Preferences > Desktop and Screen Saver.
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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May 2, 2012
I've just noticed that I can not lock preferences. I've tried locking time machine, energy saver and also Print & Scan. I click on the icon, it flickers but doesn't lock. (iMac 24", Lion 10.7.3)
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Jun 5, 2014
I have a Macbook Air 13'' which I purchased a couple of months ago.
I am unable to sign in with my apple id via the system preferences to icloud.I am able to sign in with the same id on the www.icloud.com website but just not able to sign into icloud via the system preferences.Consequently I am unable to access the Appstore to download any app.Any solution to this issue would be highly appriciated.I get the error as "Unable to sign in because of a problem communicating with iCloud".
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MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)
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Jun 21, 2009
I can't seem to get my applications folder to remember to arrange itself by name. I can change it while in the folder... but when I exit it and go back into it; it's reset to the way it was...
Also, upon completion of setting up my MBP, an error message occurred notifying me that something didn't complete or go through... however I can click somewhere in one of my folders to go back to it. Does anybody know what this is? I can't remember what it said earlier...
Finally... in Mail... is there a way to get rid of the "RSS feeds" thing? Also, I have an AOL account and I can't stand the fact that every time I open mail a new subfolder appears called "Saved IM's"... why? I have never used it and keep deleting it. Also... now there's "mailboxes" with just inbox, sent, and trash.... which is nice but then also my email address has its own menu under it?
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Jul 2, 2009
After a lot of fruitless time-consuming crap including reinstalling my OS and deleting all my preferences, they created a new useraccount and it didn't have the problem. So they said I should just make a new account and migrate everything over there and use that.
Well, I've spent the last 8 hours trying to put everything to rights after everything they did to my computer. And I got most things taken care of. However, when in iTunes (which I had to reload my entire library into), I find that I can't edit information on any of the songs. I looked into file info and even though I told it to "apply to enclosed items" when I gave the new account read/write permission and transferred ownership.... it didn't do it. The files within the folders are still set as being owned by the old account, which, I assume, is why I can't edit them.
There has to be a way to fix this that doesn't involve going through 14,000 songs and individually changing their permissions settings, but I can't find it.
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