I bought a MacBook Pro off of someone and the home folder is still in their name...is there any way I can change it without losing all of my stuff?
So I recently bought a MacBook Pro off of someone so I can use it for school. The home folder is still in the previous owners name and I was wondering if there is any way I could change it without losing all of my stuff that is on the MacBook Pro?? Thanks for your help!
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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of this exercise is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login. Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Note: If FileVault is enabled under Mac OS X 10.7 or later, you can’t boot in safe mode.
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Hi Guys,
I was wondering, and so sorry for asking,
Is there any way I can get a used or refurbished 2011 MacBook Pro Charger, Please?
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really low in finances at this time and I really really need a charger for my MacBook Pro
so I can continue with my work as a Missionary in Latinamerica...
Thanks for all your support and understanding
Isaac CruzSweet Thanks for your suggestion!
Guess What? one of my mission supporters bought me today a brand new Power Charger straight from Apple Store here in San Diego... I m soooo Excited!!! woo hoo
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