How can I delete an administrator account in Big Sur?

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How can I delete an administrator account in Big Sur?

I am setting up a new Mac and read an article saying it's advisable to use a separate (non-administrator) account for daily use, so someone doesn't log in and have access to your admin account. So I established an admin account, then a user account for daily use. But, as I reinstalled apps I ran into needing to authorize the user account as an admin account to install apps and move files. Now, in the user account I am continually asked for the password to do anything...even trash a file. It's making me crazy. Anyone know what to do? Thanks in advance. I thought the clean install would be best but...

Mac mini, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 28, 2021 3:10 PM

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Old Toad

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Jan 28, 2021 3:20 PM in response to Randy Gerdes

Go back to using the Administrative account either by making your working account an Admin account or move the data files from your current account to the corresponding folders in the Admin account (I'd make the current account an admin account and use it). With Big Sur the security of the system is tighter than ever and you don't have to worry about it. This user tip describes what you need to know and do in order to protect your Mac: Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community

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Randy Gerdes Author

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Jan 29, 2021 11:12 AM in response to Old Toad

Thanks. I did just that. Also, with some AppleCare help, was able to turn off the prompts for the password every time I moved a file or trashed one. Works great now. Thanks.

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How can I delete an administrator account in Big Sur?

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