Inadvertently Deleted Administrator User, Please Help
I have inadvertently deleted the Administrator User and the only account I have is a Standard User. The computer will not accept any former Administrator name. I know the password for the user account that was deleted and I know the password for the standard user.
How may I establish an Administrator Account and take control of this computer, 1.85 Intel MacBook Pro with Mac OS 10.5.4?
use this [link|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1278].
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http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1658/en_US/iphone_ios6_user_guide.p df
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<Personal Information Edited by Host>Your question isn't at all clear. Is this a second-hand phone which has been locked by the previous user? In that case only the previous owner can unlock it, either by providing you with the account ID and password, or by removing it from his list of devices (as he should have done before selling it) - please see http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4515
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Thanks
DimitrisIt would appear that your system is somewhat mangled, and it is time for some general 'servicing'.
Start here:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1452?viewlocale=en_US
and here:
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pamalushka54,
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From a MS Support Engineer:
"Hi,
· Is the computer on a domain?
· Is the issue isolated to only this software or you get the same error message with other software’s as well?
Try the steps below and check if it helps.
Step 1:
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Step 2:
Temporarily disable the antivirus software running on the computer and check if you are able to install the software.
Disable antivirus software
Warning:
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e. Click Ok and restart the computer and check if the issue is fixed."
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