Changing Password Settings

How do I change the password settings on my Mac, so that when I download something or do other administrative actions, I don't have to enter my password?
Thanks

JuioAndHisMacBookPro wrote:
How do I change the password settings on my Mac, so that when I download something or do other administrative actions, I don't have to enter my password?
If you have the original "restore" disc that came with your Mac or a Mac OS X installation disc, you should be able to boot from it by holding down the "C" key during rebooting, then choose the option to reset your password from one of the menus.

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