OS X :: Change Network Location - Admin Rights Needed?
Apr 20, 2010
when changing the network location from eg 'Automatic' to some location defined by myself, the system requires the admin-password.
is that correct? and if so, is there a way to allow a normal user to change locations without admin-rights?
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Feb 5, 2012
How to allow an normal user to change their network location without adminstrator rights?
Info:MacBookPro
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Mar 4, 2009
I know how to add a Mac to Active directory and have Network user be able to log in. However, How do I set it to where AD groups that have admin rights, have admin rights to the macs?
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Aug 21, 2014
How can I unlock my documents, and the all functioning process of my mac OS 10.9.3. In fact, each time I need to change a file to another location, or if I need to change it's name, I need to insert the password . The message "Finder wants to make changes. Type your password..." appears envy time.
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MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)
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Nov 22, 2010
I am not the admin of the computer, but the admin gave me admin rights for a temporary time being, so when I went to login to my user it asked the question if i wanted to make some change or whatever, well appaerantly I clicked the wrong choice and i had the "Remember this choice" box clicked. So is there anyway to go back to change this?I have tried restarting and completely shutting down the comp, and taking admin rights off and putting them back on.
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Apr 30, 2010
1st time use of the forum, so forgive me if I posted incorrectly.
I'm running MacBook 10.6.3.
I'm trying to change the permissions and password to a user that uses the notebook. When I try to change the permission to "enable admin" it gives me the pink swirl. Only way I can escape is by rebooting.
2ndly, the option to "change password' is not there.
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Nov 30, 2014
I'm running Mavericks on a MacBook Pro. Right now I operate everything under the admin user profile. It has been suggested that I should not be operating all of my daily work using the admin account, I should be using a standard user account, and the admin should remain for admin purposes only. Is it possible to switch the admin rights to a different user account, and then I keep the account I've been working in, have all software and preferences loaded in and make it a standard account? Or can I duplicate my admin account and use the duplicated user account for working in, and the original as the admin? Trying to keep from having to reload all software, passwords, copy work, etc. Since I don't understand this fully, not sure how to accomplish this.
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Aug 28, 2014
I had two accounts on my laptop, both were admins. I updated to Yosemite, had issues with compatibility to other Apple software, restored the laptop and both accounts lost their admin rights.
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Mar 6, 2012
When I purchased my iMac a few years ago, I created one user account and just started using my computer. I am trying to implement a few Safe Computing practices by creating a new Admin user account and changing my original user account to a Standard user.
For some reason, I cannot change either of the accounts to a standard user after I type in the password. I've logged in as both and tried to change the other user profile to a standard user, but the checkbox is greyed out on both of the Admin User accounts.
I can create a new standard user, but I have everyting set the way I like it on my current Admin user account. It would be much easier to have a new Admin User account and "Downgrade" my original Admin account to a standard user account.
why the option to change from an Admin user to a standard user would be "Greyed Out"? The support articles walk me through, what should be a few simple steps, but I can not change the settings because the checkbox is greyed out.
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iMac 24", Mac OS X (10.6.4)
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Dec 19, 2009
My automatic location in the network preferences disappeared. i canconnect to the internet anymore ps. im not a mac expert, just got my first one
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Jun 18, 2012
Network diagnostics is asking me to select a location. What is a location? Does it make a difference whether I choose a dated one or automatic? And why is my previous selection lost?
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iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Dec 28, 2010
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Currently, I need to roll the mouse off the right edge of the laptop display to reach the left edge of the external display. Very counterintuitive.
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I just bought an external HD for my Mac Mini as my media plus downloads were filling up my internal HD. Is the location of the Downloads Folder (and Movies) something that can be configured somewhere? I still want it to show up in my home folder. Is it as easy as deleting the old one and creating an alias for a Downloads folder located on my external HD?
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Oct 22, 2009
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Jul 1, 2012
Since the last upgrade I seem to have a problem changing the download location.Safari seems not to accept locations outside the home folder even with the same permissions (drwx------) and no log entries are generated. I've also tried 0777 with no success. Also, I've tried to create links to the external directory but it still defaults back to the home directory. I had some success with Automator - Finder move - but it gives me a 'disk full' error when downloading.
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Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Apr 6, 2012
I've got a macbook pro which was working fine via wifi …. We had a power-cut last week and things have now gone rather mental. When trying to connect to the internet via wireless, it kept coming up with “Wi-Fi does not have an IP address and cannot connect to the Internet.”
So I ran a search on google on how to try and sort it. I followed the following instructions : Add a New Network Location & Renew DHCP LeaseLaunch “System Preferences” from the Apple menuSelect the “Network” panelClick on the “Location” pull down menu and choose “Edit Locations…”Click on the + plus icon to add a new network location, give it a unique name, and click “Done”Back at the Network panel with the newly created location selected, click on “Advanced” in the bottom right cornerClick on the “TCP/IP” tabClick on “Renew DHCP Lease” and wait for the numbers on the left to repopulate, then click “OK”
I was absolutely thrilled as it worked!!! … and continues to work ... The only problem now is that my Macbook is the only one in the house that can connect to the internet wirelessly. When I try and connect my iPhone 4 it asks me for the Password then says “Unable to join network” and also my mums laptop refuses to join wifi …. She’s not happy with me as she now has to run it via ethernet. I tried to set up my iPhone manually, but with no joy as I'm not sure what I'm doing
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MacBook
Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Jan 17, 2009
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May 6, 2010
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Jul 26, 2010
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Apr 21, 2012
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iMac
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Jun 27, 2014
Finally I can reproduce the freezing of my macbook air. If I change from wifi location for example i go to work from home the following happens: the MBA will not fall a sleep resulting in a very hot MBA in my bag.the MBA will fall a sleep but it is not possible to wake it up againthe MBA will fall a sleep and is able to wake up again after opening the lid but now it will freeze the entire mac within 5-10 minutes.
I have to push the power button for a long time in either cases.
I just did a complete restore so i have no extra software installed.
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May 13, 2012
So on my mac, I have changed all my names to the same thing, but when I go to open a folder it still appears as "JohnSmith". How can I change this? I already changed the settings(screenshots below) everything else that has my name right just not in finder.
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Mac mini
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MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Dec 17, 2010
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Anyone know of a work around?
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Jan 22, 2009
As I use the web I often use shift + apple + 3 or 4 to take screen captures of things I like and want to remember.
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Is there a better option?
I do really like the way I dont have to use another application to take the screen shot but there is no management...
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Aug 20, 2009
On Windows it's possible to change where the Music, Pictures etc folders are located. I've tried doing this to the folders on my Mac (Music, Pictures etc) and I can't find anything! I've checked on Google.
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Jan 10, 2010
I wonder if someone come along some software for Mac which change IP country address. Similar to [URL]. I searched through Firefox add-on's but nothing there. Also I am fed up to manually search and change proxy. There are some paid services but that is limited by download cap etc.
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Feb 4, 2010
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Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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