Password to install new software on MacBook Pro
Hi. My computer is asking for a password to install new software I put in the password to get into my computer and it doesn’t work. Is it my Apple ID? Thanks!
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Hi. My computer is asking for a password to install new software I put in the password to get into my computer and it doesn’t work. Is it my Apple ID? Thanks!
It sounds like your computer is asking for your administrator password, which is different from your Apple ID password. The administrator password is used to authenticate system-level changes, such as installing new software, while your Apple ID password is associated with your personal Apple account.
To resolve this issue, try entering the administrator password for your computer. If you don't remember it or you are not the administrator, you may need to ask the person who set up your computer for assistance.
If you've forgotten your administrator password and need to reset it, you can follow these steps:
Remember that resetting your administrator password may result in losing access to some encrypted data, Keychain data, or automatic logins.
It sounds like your computer is asking for your administrator password, which is different from your Apple ID password. The administrator password is used to authenticate system-level changes, such as installing new software, while your Apple ID password is associated with your personal Apple account.
To resolve this issue, try entering the administrator password for your computer. If you don't remember it or you are not the administrator, you may need to ask the person who set up your computer for assistance.
If you've forgotten your administrator password and need to reset it, you can follow these steps:
Remember that resetting your administrator password may result in losing access to some encrypted data, Keychain data, or automatic logins.
Password to install new software on MacBook Pro