I got this macbook pro last December 25, upon setting it up I did not put any password. Now I want to install an app, it is asking me for a password. How can I give one if I did not set it up? I tried putting my apple ID password but it wont work.
please. waiting for your replies.
You should have set up a password. It is important to have one in order to prevent other users from installing applications and to make your Mac safer.
If you have set up your Apple ID, you can try resetting your user password with your Apple ID > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
If it does not work, reset your user password through Recovery > http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101 Then, set up a different Keychain password > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1631
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