Wrong Apple ID in App Store

I am trying to update the apps on my computer. When I try and do this it comes up with the wrong apple ID. The box is grayed out and the only other option is to put in a password. I do I change this so I can update my computers apps?

A stranger's Apple ID appears on your Mac in conjunction with an update notice -
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5261

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