I can't access "Advanced Options" in my User Account for Mac OSX

Hi Will,

You would simply need to create a new user account (with a different name) and then transfer all of the data from your current user account, to the new one.

You could try a permissions repair first, or resetting the ACLs for your account.

Open Disk Utility, and choose Macintosh HD, then 'Repair Disk Permissions' and let that run.

For the ACLs:

Insert the OS X install disc, restart and hold down 'C'. Once booted to the install disc, choose Utilities -> Reset Password. In the bottom of that window, you should see "Reset Home Folder ACLs", click 'Reset', then click the Mac OS X Install DVD" and choose 'Quit Installer'

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Hi

If you are able to see the 'Advanced Options' submenu, then it means that you are already authenticated (padlock unlocked).

When did this issue start occurring? Are you able to login to bash?

If there is something stuffed with your login shell, then you may need to recreate your account, pretty simple. Post back if you need more info 🙂

You un-clicked the lock?