Unable to change my MacBook password, showing "this setting has been configured by a profile".
im not able to change my macbook password, showing this setting has been configured by a profile
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MacBook Air, macOS 14.2
im not able to change my macbook password, showing this setting has been configured by a profile
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MacBook Air, macOS 14.2
Usually, this just means what it says... if this machine has configuration profiles, installed as part an MDM deployment, you have to talk to whoever manages that in your organization.
If this is a home mac and not managed by someone else: Please run Etrecheck and post its full report here. Use the "additional text" button and paste the report into the text box.
Then we will be able to see which profiles may be installed and if they are associated with some form of malware.
Usually, this just means what it says... if this machine has configuration profiles, installed as part an MDM deployment, you have to talk to whoever manages that in your organization.
If this is a home mac and not managed by someone else: Please run Etrecheck and post its full report here. Use the "additional text" button and paste the report into the text box.
Then we will be able to see which profiles may be installed and if they are associated with some form of malware.
If encountering issues, verify if screen time or preference restrictions are set in Content & Privacy [3]. If problems persist, consider seeking Apple Support for further assistance.
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Unable to change my MacBook password, showing "this setting has been configured by a profile".