Changing administrative user name - Model WRT31ON

We can't seem to find how to change the administrative username from blank to a actual name.
Is this able to be done on this model?
Thanks,
Charlie

No. Linksys only uses the password. And it wouldn't be more secure if there was a user name...

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Changing Administrator User Name

I am trying to move my itunes files from my old emac to my newer MacBook. I was advised that the admin user names need to match for the relocated itunes files to work properly. I lost my emac disks when we moved a few years ago. What can I do to change the administrative user name on my old emac so it matches my new MacBook?

the mcabook is seeing the emac itunes as an older version and corrupted. It is asking me to re-install itunes on the macbook. Did I do something wrong? I tried to drag the itunes icon from the applications folder of the emac to the macbook applications folder.

Changing administrator user name or short name in accounts, OS upgrade

I just inherited an older MacBook Pro. (15-inch, 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo, OSX 10.4.11).
I was able to change most account info, however former user's short name still appears as the short name in adm account and in the home page sidebar. How can I change this? (I understand there is a third party utility -- Change Short Name -- that claims to easily do this, but I'm reluctant to use any third party app if there is a Apple-endorsed way to accomplish the task.)
Do I need to set up a new administrator account on the computer in order to delete his info?
Also, eventually, I need to delete a lot of programs and files from computer. Bloated. My first thought is to simply do a clean reinstall since there's really nothing on the computer that I need. (However the original install discs were lost in a move, and I'll need to contact Apple for replacement.) I've read post advising against this approach because of the number of updates needed and due to uncited problems. Has anyone experienced any problems with this approach on this model -- before I purchase old install discs.
Is better option to purchase Snow Leopard. I have it installed on Mac Pro at work. I like it and have not experienced any problems. Anyone experience problems with SL on this model of MBP.
Thanks in advance for the help.

[Adding a new user account to your computer|http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh168.html] You just need to make sure that the new account is set to be an administrator account. Then you log into the new account and remove the old account from there. There shouldn't be any implications to doing this but it is always a good idea to make sure you have a fully bootable (cloned) backup before doing modifications.
As mentioned before, ideally you should just wipe wipe the drive and start afresh. This ensures any corrupt files, or hidden files, are removed. However, you will need the installer disc to do this. Since you no longer have the Tiger one it might be worth just going for Snow Leopard. However, one advantage to getting replacement original discs from Apple is they contain special software for diagnosing problems on your specific model computer that isn't in a retail set of discs.
Cloning And Backup Tools
A bootable clone is an exact copy of your drive which is capable of booting your computer. Making a copy of your computer which is capable of actually starting the computer requires special copying procedures. Some people just back up data files but if you have problems you have to reinstall all your operating system and all your applications. With a bootable clone you just start up from the backup drive and clone back everything.
To copy files from one hard drive to another hard drive you can use:
[CarbonCopy Cloner|http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html] (donationware)
[SuperDuper|http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html] (shareware)
[IBackup|http://www.grapefruit.ch/iBackup/index.html] (free)
The Restore function of Disk Utility included in OS X. [Kappy's directions|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8799711#8799711]
[Tri-Backup (commercial)|http://www.tri-edre.com/english/tribackup.html] (payware)
[Silverkeeper|http://www.lacie.com/silverkeeper> (free) - version 2 has some issues (references: [1|http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/backup/index.html#d12jan2009],
[2|http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/backup/index.html#d13jan2009]) and it is recommended Tiger users stick with 1.1.4.
[Kappy's Backup Software Recommendations|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9065665#906 5665]
[Overview of Mac OS X Backup Programs|http://8help.osu.edu/1247.html]

I changed my user name on Yahoo, now all my folders are gone. How to fix?

I use ipad mail for 4 email accounts. In Yahoo, I created personal folders with things I cannot afford to lose. I changed mu user name & password with Yahoo, so now all those folders don't show up with new user name. I contacted Yahoo, they said they were able to restore this data. When I checked on ipad, nothing. But my iMac showed all my mail accounts correctly, and under Yahoo, my folders were all there. Now somehow, I've messed it up again. Can't see those folders on iMac or ipad. How can I fix this? I'm not familiar with iMac as much as ipad. Any step by step instructions would be so appreciated!

Hello paiglang,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If your administrator password is not being recognized, then you can reset it by following the steps in the article linked to below.
Reset the user password in OS X Lion, Mountain ... | Apple Support Communities
Have a great weekend,
Alex H.

How do I change the user name that appears next to the House icon on the Finder Window?

I'm giving my old iMac to my father-in-law and would like to change the user name from mine to his.
I've edited my Account info and changed it to his, but this does not seem to change the name in the finder window.
Many thanks.
mfc

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HT4889 Question - administrator user name and password

I have recently acquired an Imac to replace my elderly G4 and wish to transfer the G4 content to the Imac using Migration assistant. The authentication box has opened on the G4 asking for my administrator user name and password but in a senior moment I find I cannot remember where they are. Can anyone help me?

Hello, peterandmo.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are the steps that will walk you through changing an admin account password using another admin account.
Resetting a user's password using an administrator account
Important: Passwords for administrator accounts should not be blank.
Log in with an administrator account. Tip: If you don't know the password of any administrator accounts, see "Resetting the original administrator account password" below.
From the Apple menu choose System Preferences.
From the View menu choose Users & Groups.
Click the lock button if it appears locked; enter the administrator password.
Select the name of the user whose password you want to change.
Click the Reset Password button or the Change Password button.
Enter a new password in both the New Password and Verify fields, and add a Password Hint if desired.
Click the Reset Password button or the Change Password button.
OS X: Changing or resetting an account password
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1274
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Jason H.

We have an itunes account on our desktop and my kids have it on their ipod and iphone. I went in and changed our user name from my old e-mail address which is no longer accessible to my new one and now either of my kids can access the itunes store..

We have an itunes account on our desktop and both my kids have it on iphone and ipod. I went in and changed out user name from an old e-mail address which is no longer accessible to my one I use now... When the kids try to sign onto the itunes store it tells them they have the wrong user name..
Can this be fixed??

Did you change the email address or create a new Apple ID?
If the email address associated with the account was merely changed, sign out of the Apple ID on the devices and sign in using the new credentials.

How do I change my user name in syn? I typed in the wrong email address. And I cancelled syn thinking this may work but no luck.

How do I change my user name in syn? I typed in the wrong email address. And I cancelled syn thinking this may work but no luck.

You have to clear saved password for this page:
# Open you login page (where you have to enter username and password).
# Right click on page and select '''Page Info''' form context menu.
# On last tab ('''Security''') there is '''View saved passwords''' button, click it and delete all saved passwords for this page.
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I changed the user name this morning, later the screensaver popped up. The screen shows the old user name and does not accept the password, so i cannot even open the main page.

Change it back, then:
How to change user short name or home directory name
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428?viewlocale=en_US
Also, this might be useful:
http://www.macworld.com/article/132693/2008/03/changeshortusername.html

Change of user name

Hi all,
I just bought a Macbook pro. I was wondering if anyone knew how to change the user name of the computer. The one associated to the little house icon.
I have been trying unsuccessfully to do it!
A part that I'm really enjoying my new computer!
thanks a lot!
t

If it is new and you haven't added anything to it, just create a new account with the name you want. Make it able to administer the computer and then log in to it. Delete the other one, or keep it for testing and troubleshooting.

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Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
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MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition.
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Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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