Change Apple ID for updates

I recently purchased a used Mac mini running Mavericks and I am unable to receive updates for Garageband as I cannot change the  apple ID from that of the previous user.  My account is the administrator and all other accounts were deleted. Is there anything I can do to change the  apple id in the update window?

The previous owner should have erased all applications, that are bound to the AppleID of the previous owner  (See: What to do before selling or giving away your Mac).  There is no way, that you can transfer the ownership of applications to your own AppleID and update them.
The safest thing for you to do would be to back up your data, then wipe the system drive by reformatting and set it up as a new mac, see:
      OS X Mavericks: Erase and Reinstall

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