Apple remote pairing problems

Now, to the absolute best of my ability I have scoured the internet for a solution and coming up short.
I have recently purchased a standard apple remote to use with my Macbook and am getting no where.
I have followed every possible combination with the remote, followed the Security sections with the checked box etc.
I have used a friend's remote and am unable to pair his remote (which works fine with his MBP) and that isn't working either.
So this would lead me to believe there is something wrong with my Macbook, however according to these Candelair program I installed, it appears the IR is working fine.
What can I do?

Hello i came across this thread when trying to pair my remote that i had ordered with my mini....the remote did not come with any instructions...so i did not know how to pair.
Go to 'system preferences' -> ''security'. On the general tab there is a padlock "click the lock to make changes" -- go ahead & click that padlock icon. Enter your admin pw when prompted THEN try to pair (menu&play buttons) your slick aluminum remote.
I didnt see any chainlink icon on the screen, but the remote is paired and works just fine (front row).
This mini is my first mac product - so pardon me if this pairing procedure is common knowledge. Hopefully it will help someone who finds themselves in the same situation as i was.
(disclaimer: this 2010 mini is my first apple product and i still primarily use windows7)
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