Itunes constantly asking for my password

The last couple of days my 3GS is asking me for my password and I'm not using the ipod or anything that I'm aware of that needs itunes. Any suggestions. Thanks

Only time I have seen this is after switching to my wifes old iPhone (she got new one and my original finally had button issues).
With her old phone I had her apps still on it and started installing new ones via phones App store under my account.
When one of her apps had an update (or could may happen when it checks for updates) and it asked for password I kept entering mine but since the app it was trying to check/update was one installed under her account. So if failed, but then kept asking for password like you described.
Do you have any apps that you may of installed with a different account? If so, change to that account.

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Hopefully this will me get you back up.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212

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Hello CarenzaRielle,
I know not being able to access your Apple ID can be frustrating. I have located an article that will walk you through a series of troubleshooting steps to resolve this:
Apple ID: If you forget your password
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5787
Refer to the Apple ID Support page if you are unable to reset your password using the steps in this article. If you know your Apple ID password, you can also choose to change your Apple ID or change your password.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
BobbyD

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http://macs.about.com/od/appleconsumersoftware/qt/Problem-Authorizing-Itunes-To- Play-Purchased-Music.htm
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Hi Bob13524,
Man, that definitely sounds frustrating! And it sounds like this issue is occurring with several accounts, so let’s see if we can troubleshoot this. The following resource provides some great information for troubleshooting Mail issues, including information on using the Connection Doctor:
OS X Mail: Troubleshooting sending and receiving email messages - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3276
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For the past couple weeks, the iTunes application on my MacBook Pro has been displaying (intermittently) an alert to notify me that I need to enter my User Name (supplied) and Password (which I must enter manually) so that it can continue to make "authorized downloads." Interestingly, iTunes displays this notice irrespective of whether the application is even running at the time. I understand that iTunes may need to check in periodically (in the background) with the Apple Store, but I can't figure out why it is no longer able to do this without my authorization every single time. Here are the steps I've tried so far, to no avail:
a. iTunes Preferences > General > Check for new software updates automatically (turned off);
b. iTunes Preferences > Store > Always check for available downloads (turned off);
c. iTunes Preferences > Store > Automatically download pre-orders when available (turned off);
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e. I have selected iTunes > Store > View My Account and turned OFF "Recommendations and Ping Posting;"
f. I have selected iTunes > Store > View My Account and clicked the button to "Reset all warnings for buying and downloading;"
g. In the very alert containing my User Name and Password I have checked the box beside "Remember Password;"
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Constantly Asked for Keychain Password

I am being constantly asked for my keychain password whenever opening an application that accesses it. I don't know why the permission needs to be given each time. What can I do?
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There was no "Admin" keychain, but yes I am logged in as the admin. There were, for some reason, two "System keychains." I went into my matthewmcvickar/Library/Keychains folder and deleted login.keychain (huh?) and matthewmcvickar.keychain (the old one) and the extra System keychain disappeared. Then I deleted this latest keychain and created another one.
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I have Snow Leopard running on Intel iMac.
Like so many others my Mac Mail keeps on asking for my password even though its saved on my keychain.
I have read pretty every solution I can find find from Keychain repair to deleting and creating a new account.... No joy... problem still occurs a few times a day on both my Hotmail pop and Gmail pop.....
I wanted to know if there is a definitive solution to this problem... is there a software release for this or an ABSOLUTE .... PROVEN TO FIX ALL OCCURRENCES SOLUTION.... that works for everyone.??
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Dodgy servers being likely... is that going to happen with both Gmail and Hotmail?
Doesn't happen with my GMail account. I'm connecting to GMail via IMAP, what about you? As to Hotmail, that one's notorious for having trouble with Mail.
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In the "Preferences" "Accounts" "Account Information" I put in my password and then save on exiting... as far as I am concerned it is saved within the software. But whenever this issue occurs, the saved password has vanished.
It's actually stored in the Keychain, which could be one source of problems. If your keychain is damaged, it would cause problems for Mail but probably not Entourage. Try opening Keychain Access and choose Keychain Access -> Keychain First Aid. Also, try deleting the account passwords in the keychain completely, then enter the password when Mail prompts for it and check the box to save it in the keychain.
Why would a "troublesome server from a location with bad internet service" delete the password I have saved on an Apple software product...
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Mail is constantly asking for my password.

I enter the password and tell keychain to remember it, but an hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, later mail is asking for the password again. The program has worked for a number of years without problem. Then a couple of months ago this started. It is happening on all three of my systems. Anyone have any ideas?

Open Keychain Access /Applications/Utilities
Select Passwords on the left.
Delete your mail password.
Open the Mail app. From the menu bar click Mail / Preferences then select the Accounts tab then select the Account Information tab.
Type in your password. You should be prompted to save that to a new keychain. Click Yes when promppted.
If that doesn't help, go to the Keychain Access menu bar then click Keychain First Aid.
Click Verify then click Repair if necessary.
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Outlook 2011 on MAC constantly asks for exchange password

Hi All,
i've gone through posts related to the topic but have not been able to figure out a related response that i can understand.
i'm running outlook 2011 on macbook air / OS Mavericks 9.4.
When i put in my exchange server settings, it connects, prompts asking to allow auto discover settings. i click yes, it downloads emails then abruptly asks for username and password non-stop. If i click cancel then outlook disconnects.
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Hi,
According to your description, your account works properl on Outlook for Windows but prompt credentials on Outlook for MAC. If I misundertand your meaning, please feel free to let me know.
If yes, I recomemnd you try to access your account on other Outlook for Mac client or check if other Outlook for Mac users come across the same issue. If yes, I recommend you contact with your admin and check if there is something wrong with your EWS virtual
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