Migration assistant built mac makes me validate apps with password, fix?

I built an Imac using Migration Assistant. Now when I run an app it prompts me to put in the password for the account I purchased the app. The error says that this app was purchased with a different account. Then I put in the password and the app works fine.
I guess I could build the computer from scratch, (yes, I know, I should of had a good backup).
The real reason I did it was that my laptop was not "upgraded" to Lion. So I wanted my Imac rebuilt the same way.
Any suggestions for fixing this problem?
Thanks!

Anyone have a suggestion? I can call Apple I guess.

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Hi Christina, belated welcome to Apple Discussions if nobody said it already.
I've had some experiences with these new flash memory recording camcorders, and I'll give you a quick rundown of what I've learned. Many of them (JVC, Panasonic, etc.) tend to record in a .MOD file format, which is non-standard, proprietary, and unrecognizable by most software. I thought Canon was usually a little more standards-compliant, but it appears they also use this .MOD format in your specific camera model. There are likely a couple ways we can get around this though!
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CaptinSprinklez wrote:
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Have you tested this throughly?
As an example 'lock' Safari via your method.
Now use Spotlight to search for Safari, tap it - is it 'locked'?
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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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