Q: how did my nephew create a profile with out a password?
Greetings Everyone,
There are two apple computers at my sister's house which I take care of. They have a 8 month old flat screen mac with probably the latest os. They also have an older mac tower with 10.6.8 on it. I am the person that maintains the computers. I set up profiles for my nephews and when I went back to visit, Some how my nephew was able to create a second profile and give himself admin privalages. I have my own profile which has admin privilages but he does not have my password.
After talking to him he tells me was able to do it because of the way the computer was made but that was all he would tell me. Does anyone have any idea how he was able to do that?
Thanks for any help
Marco
Posted on Oct 9, 2013 11:40 PM
Since that information was not provided, I offered a possible scenario in which he could gain access. If that wasn't it, then you need look elsewhere such as taking advantage of using Single-user Mode. However, unlike Mende, I am not sure how he might have accomplished access because a password should be required to permit modification of the computer's user accounts.
Posted on Oct 10, 2013 12:13 AM
