HT2518 I am a new Mac owner trying to transfer files from my pc. When I go to migration assistant, and hit "continue, a screen comes up that says "Mig Assistant wants to make changes. Type your password to allow this. What is my "password"? Or how do I ge

I am trying to transfer files from my old pc to my new mac. When I go to migration assistant, and hit the continue button on the introductory screen, I get a message that says M Asst wants to make changes - type your password to allow this.   What is my password or how do I set one up for this?

When you set  up your Mac you had to enter a admin password to set up your user account.
If you did not enter one then try using the  "blank window" as your password. ie Just hit return with nothing entered.
If that does not work try this reference:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20087723-263/how-to-run-the-password-reset- utility-in-os-x-10.7-lion/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=MacFixIt

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