Can't add files to new iMac HD

I just bought my iMac and for some reason I cannot add files nor make/delete a folder on it without first being asked to type in my password. So logically I went into the user preferences to temporarily delete my password. I restarted my computer and then tried again to try to drag and drop a file or make a new folder and rename it and the computer still presents the dialog box to enter in my password, even if there isn't one to be typed in the field. I have never seen this before. How do I change this?

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