how to disable password from os x lion

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how to disable password from os x lion

I use to be able to disable password login each time i come out of screensaver view or sleep mode prior to installing os x lion. any solutions?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jul 28, 2011 11:59 PM

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Ashka

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Jul 29, 2011 12:33 AM in response to CS.MACBOOKPRO

If you don't want a password.

System Preferences > Accounts > Change Password

Enter the old one and leave the new ones blank..

Remove from screensaver and after sleep > Systems Prefs > Security and Privacy and uncheck require Password.

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Answer 2

Jul 29, 2011 2:53 AM in response to Ashka

Thank you Ashka. Also i noticed i couldnt see the check box until i had to turn off filevault2 would you know why or is it still in question i saw it on another post. thanks again for your help have a great weekend!

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Ashka

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Jul 29, 2011 3:16 AM in response to CS.MACBOOKPRO

Sorry, I don''t use firevault2.. but the warning in System Prefs > Security & Privacy > FireVault seems clear enough. Password and recovery key are required if you want to access your data.

WARNING:You will need your login password or a recovery key to access your data. A recovery key is automatically generated as part of this setup. If you forget both your password and recovery key, the data will be lost.

Thanks for the star and I hope you have a great weekend too.

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