Updating itunes on a mac laptop. Help.

I just bought a used mac laptop. I have NO idea what kind this is, or even how to use the operating system.  I'm trying to update the itunes to 10.5, but it asks me for a password to do that.  I tried entering my apple store user id and password, and that didn't work. So, now what? please help.  the message i was getting seemed like the system was asking for a password for any changes to the computer, but since i'm not the original owner, i don't know.....????

It seems the system is still asking for the password of the former owner. I believe you need to reset the Adminitrators account password. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1274
See if that helps. Did you get the original OSX installation discs with your MacBook?

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