OS X V10.7 Lion :: Cannot Access Mac Pro After Deleting User / Shortname
May 21, 2012I managed to delete both user and shortname after trying to change shortname and now I can't access my mac.
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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OS X V10.7 Lion :: Deleting A User Account - Taking A Very Long Time?
Jun 13, 2012I chose to delete a new user account that came over as part of a migration from my old MBP to a new MBP. It was a firly large account but it is taking way longer than the time it took to migrate over. There is no progress bar or time estimate so it's hard to know what's going on.Â
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
Mac OS X Lion Server :: IMAP Server Process Deleting User Emails?
Jun 4, 2012I know this issue is kind of old, but there are so many flavors of it, that it is hard to find exact match. I've been having problems with single account, and it happens that this account has admin rights. Emails get pulled/deleted from user's mailbox within 10 secs after arrival. There are no other devices that may be pulling those emails, however, I've noticed something strange in the logs:
Jun 4 13:47:43 osxserver dovecot[173]: imap-login: Login: user=<xxxx>, method=CRAM-MD5, rip=192.168.0.123, lip=192.168.0.123, mpid=406, securedÂ
I don't know if this event is normal to run on server itself, but seems it runs only for this one account that I'm having problems with. There is no imap client setup on that server, and based on my time stamps observations I'm pretty much convinced that's what's deleting my emails.
MacBook Air :: Tried Deleting A User Account, But Its Stuck On "deleting Account" For About 3 Hours?
Apr 22, 2012I can't close system preferences and it won't do anything else. Did i do something wrong or is it normal?
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MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
OS X :: Deleting Old User's Information On MB?
Nov 25, 2010I just bought a new MB on craigslist and i want to delete the old user's information and change it to mine--
the address submitted on day 1 of the computer
where it says "David Doan's (old owner) Macbook"
MacBook Pro :: OS Lion Couldn't Access Guest Account And New User Account
May 24, 2012I bought this new MacBook Pro a month ago. When I try logging into my guest account, it froze. I had no other alternative but to get out of it by pressing the power button. Then I tried open a new user account to see if it also has the same problem. Unfortunately it did have the same problem - froze after I logged in. I had done a harddisk check, there seemed to be no problem.
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MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)
OS X :: Wiping Out Computer - Deleting User Account
Oct 14, 200610 years of using Mac and I don't even know how to wipe my computer. I sold my computer on ebay and have backed up all of my important apps, docs and such, but I don't really know how to delete my user account. I know there's an option to delete accounts, but it won't let me because I guess i'm the only account on there. anyone know how I can make it so my computer is fresh and clean for the next user?
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Jun 18, 2012Okay, so a few months ago I was using a tutorial on how to set up a Minecraft server on my Mac, and I went to the part about making a server daemon, which is supposed to have the server automatically running 24/7 from your computer.Well I never got that working and I don't play Minecraft anymore, but when I turn on my computer, at the login screen, it has my main User, then this _minecraft user. The _minecraft user isn't under Accounts in System Preferences, and I looked in the Users folder, it's not there either.This is the tutorial I used to make it if that helps at all [url]
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
OS X :: Deleting User Account And Creating Another Admin Profile?
Jun 4, 2010I bought this Macbook Pro (10.6.3) second hand and the user account was the name of the guy I bought it from. I'm tired of always seeing his name pop up when I have to access my Home folder and since the only way to change that is to create another admin profile thats what I'm going to do. Once mine is up and running I will delete the old account but first I have a question. Is there a way I can transfer over things like my Admin accounts and History, My Applemail email addresses and history and my Firefox settings, plugins etc., without having to duplicate them?
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Sep 8, 2008I have a Mac computer at home that automatically logs in to my daughters user account. Apparently, there is an automatic log-in in her account that has conflicts because whenever the computer is turned on, after the gray apple screen, the screen turns totally blue. I have tried booting up in safe boot (pressing shift key at startup)and get the following message:
darwin/BSD (Laurens-computer.local) (console)
login:
After typing any login, I get a line for typing password but nothing types in the line of password and I keep getting a fast message of incorrect password and the screen goes back to blue and then back to the same darwin line. I have an administrator account on this computer and no combination of logins and passwords seem to work. I have also started the computer with command key + s key and gets into single user mode and is in the root. From there, I do not know how to delete her user account to eliminate the problem as I am not able to get into the computer bypassing her automatic log-in. I do not have any startup disks for this computer as it was donated as a surplus from the school. It is a G3 operating on Mac OS X and I am not sure if the version is 10.3
Intel Mac :: Restore Admin Control After Deleting Its User?
Apr 1, 2012I was working to erase extra users to free up space on my iMac. I mistakenly threw away the admin. now the computer is locked up and I am unable to take the content off the machine for a clean reinstall. Is there a way to access the machine threw the Root User or Super Administer to recover control of the machine and make another user the admin of the machine? I am able to login and logout out to different users.
Info:iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8), MW
OS X Mavericks :: System Preferences Hung On Deleting User Account
Aug 22, 2014I'm wanting to delete a user (non-administrator) account and it has been "... removing user account and directory" for the last 12 hours. I also cannot restart the system because of this message. OS X 10.9.4
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
OS X :: Deleting Password From Keychain Access Page
Jul 2, 2009I'm selling my trusty G4 Powerbook and have a quick question about keychains. I erased my entire drive & reloaded all software. I had to log into my airport express to finish the installation and make sure all my software was as current as could be for the new owner. Somehow my keychain got populated with my password for the airport express and would like to know if I delete it from the keychain access page - is this securly deleted or could the new owner retrive it if he wantd to?
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Nov 10, 2010Here's the situation. Wireless network thru Time Capsule, wireless printer, 2 macbooks, Snow Leopard 10.6.4. I'm the only listed user and admin on both systems (same user name, same home directory name, same password). I'd like to add a second account to one of the macbooks, and here's a list of what I'd like to do specifically with the second account:
1) different account name, auto login, no password. (this I have been able to do)
2) Same desktop, file and program access as the original account, no changes to existing email setup, etc. (this I do not know how to do) With the new account I setup, the desktop is completely different, and no email accounts are setup. I want everything to be the same (except #3 listed below).
3) No printing access, which is the whole point of creating this second account. I already have tried turning off print sharing, deleted all print drivers, printer plist, etc., but the darn printer keeps reinstalling (after clicking "last printer used" in the print dialog box, and software update asks to download and reinstall the missing drivers). If I can accomplish task #2, I'm guessing I can restrict printing simply with parental controls. right?
OS X :: How To Have Two Different User Accounts With Full Access
Feb 21, 2009I have 2 personal user accounts on my Mac Leopard 10.5.6, and would like to gain full access to all files within the 2 User Accounts.
How do i set this up ?
Right now, it is not letting me access files from 1 user account to the other ??
OS X :: How To Disable User Access To Folders
Nov 14, 2009I am currently setting up a few iMacs for my computer lab.
I use the Parental Controls to freeze the dock and to restrict the use of applications to only specific ones, and it's all working great.
It would just be great to have a way to restrict access to the "Library" folder in the "User" folder, as well as the "Developer", "Library", and "System" folders at the "Macintosh HD" level. I know using the permissions is not possible, and all the monitoring apps I've seen only enable you to restore the account and see what's been done and moved around.
So I am looking for a way to disable user access to those folders, so that when they try to open them they get a message saying they can't access it, just like in the windows-based computer labs.
Mac Pro :: Cannot Access Single User Mode On 10.6.x
Feb 2, 2012I inherited a mid-2010 MacPro at work and am unable to access single user mode. I have booted off of an external HDD and reinstalled the OS. I have also reconfigured the RAM and reset the PRAM with no changes. When I load single user mode, I see the following prompt:
key:
The only way for me to get out of "key:" is to reboot the computer
Info:MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Mac Mini :: Can't Access Single User Mode?
Oct 2, 2010New to the forum and already I need some help. Here's my tale of woe-I purchased a mac mini on eBay and it came with no disks and I don't have the user name or password and apparently now can't get them from the seller. I did a google search and have tried getting into the single user mode (Command + s) and I end up on a page with a black background that runs through prompts and ends with a message that says 'initalization complete.' I have tried typing in the commands suggested in my google search (sh/etc/rc) and it comes back with a 'file unknown' prompt.
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Mar 15, 2012Two days ago I updated my Macbook Pro to the latest version using the "Software Update" utility. It restarted and I just shut it down.Yesterday I attempted to log to my account and I realized that it's not possible. No matter the account I try it:Â
1. Asks for a password (Enter password correctly).
2. A gray screen appears for one or two seconds as if it's loading the session.
3. It comes back to the accounts screen.Â
After many tries then I entered to the Recovery utilities ( Command + R on boot). I analized the disk and it's fine, no errors on it. So I decided to reinstall OS X When I try to re-install it starts to download some components and after few minutes of download it states that it cannot download these components. I thought it was a problem with my wireless network so I plugged an ethernet cable to the mac but the same error still happens after one minute or two.
Note: I checked my network with other devices and it's working fine.Â
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
Intel Mac :: Can't Return To Normal User Access
May 22, 2012I boot my computer with (apple + s) and now I can't return to normal user access again because on the sceen I don't see my session
Info:iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
OS X :: Can Different User Access MacBook Pro Remotely Without Screen Sharing?
Nov 10, 2009At my workplace, another person needs to access my MacBook Pro running Leopard for things like printing, launching applications, creating and viewing files etc..Is it possible for him to do that from a PC without me sharing the screen with him? As I already tried, vpn doesn't work. Can he remotely access the mac with another user without interfering with my work?
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Mar 23, 2012The user exists on the hard drive but I can no longer access it and a new user called "Local Administrator" was created seemingly out of nowhere.
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Jun 29, 2012how to fix this? Unable to Access Delete/Former User's Files or Folders
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iOS 5.1.1
OS X Mavericks :: Access Folders That Are Not Shared On Another User Account On Mac (10.9.4)
Dec 1, 2014My original user account had a problem when upgrading to Mavericks, so that i don't have to re-install and run the risk of bring the issue back when reloading I thought that if I could et access to my pictures and files from my new user account then i could just delete that account.Â
I'm wary of upgrading to The new releases until i can sort this out.Â
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iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
OS X Mavericks :: Another User Account And Give Access To Certain Folders?
Sep 11, 2014i want to create another user account (i know how to do that) but it create a brand new mac profile..i want to share certain folder e.g. documents, applications, pictures etc..i understand i can right click and select get info and find the username .e.g  JOE BLOGGS and select 'read/write permissions'but when i login as JOE BLOGGS i see the directory but not the files within it...Â
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MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
Applications :: Unknown User Has Read And Write Access To My Policy Key?
Apr 13, 2009so my iMac running leopard on my college campus was forced to install this application called "Policy Key.app" This program allows me to connect to the internet for my campus, yet, as I dug through the permissions of this app, I see that there is system access, admin access, myself with access, and then...."Unknown" with read and write capabilities. Is this normal? I assume the write part must be to deactivate my internet if I am doing something illegal obviously but I must say I feel uncomfortable knowing that there is the "Unknown" user that can read and write my internet access levels.
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Mar 12, 2012I have just installed Snow Leopard on my MacBook, and now all my applications have disappeared from my desktop plus I can't access to my User folder which contains everything including CS4 package. It tells me that I don't have permission to access these folders, which there is only 1 account user on this Mac. Â
Help!!! What do I do to get a permission to use my old folders from Leopard (10.5)?  And yes, I have backed up everything on my external hard drive before I installed this Snow Leopard! I was assured that I won't lose everything when I have loaded this on, only difference is the software is updated and newer apps but now I can't look into anything I had on my Mac! Â
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), 13" aluminium late 2008 model
OS X V10.7 Lion :: Delete An App As Guest User/no User?
Mar 17, 2012I purchased App for MacBook. It is alternative to lock screen.Â
I set password etc followed instructions (no need of lecture me) and it has locked me out of my MacBook and the password I set up does not work...Â
Im just wondering if there is a way to delete this App without having to log in as the only other account on my MacBook is Guest. I can't use my Mac at all with this app as it will not allow me to enter my account
OS X V10.6 Snow Leopard :: Access Time Machine Files If The User Account Is Deleted?
Apr 25, 2012I just made a TM backup of two user accounts (A & B) on one iMac.I now want to delete the files and accounts from the iMac and create a new user account.(A & B shared this computer and it is now going to be used by a third person alone. I don't want all the additional unused A & B account data clogging the hard drive.)Â If I delete the original A & B user accounts, will I still be able to access the backed up files? How?
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.5), iBook G4/iMacFP/G4Tower/Bondi/3400/165/SE/Plus
