Q: I am new to Apple computers. I have an I Mac and what my question is, what could have caused my opening picture to change. My husband's picture was on there the next day there was a picture of a tennis ball. Is something taking over my computer?

I am new to Apple computers and I have a question to all of you veteran users. Yesterday my husband's picture was on the opening page where you sign in at then the next day instead of his picture there was a tennis ball. My husband didn't change the computer, he hasnt warmed up to the change from PC to Apple yet. So I guess my question is how could this have happen and do I need to worry about something or someone has invaded my computer?? Nothing else seems out of place that I can tell. Is their anything I can check? I would appreciate any help given

Thanks,

Toro2

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 22, 2012 10:28 PM

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by mende1,

mende1 May 22, 2012 10:34 PM in response to Toro2
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May 22, 2012 10:34 PM in response to Toro2

The account picture has changed. Open System Preferences, click "Users and Groups" and press your picture to change it to the old one
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Toro2 May 22, 2012 11:01 PM in response to mende1
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May 22, 2012 11:01 PM in response to mende1

Thanks for your reply but do you have any ideas what could have changed the picture in the first place?
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mende1 May 22, 2012 11:24 PM in response to Toro2
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May 22, 2012 11:24 PM in response to Toro2

It could be iCloud if you use it
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by baltwo,

baltwo May 23, 2012 11:54 AM in response to Toro2
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May 23, 2012 11:54 AM in response to Toro2

Since you're a newcomer to the Mac, see these:

Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition.

Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:

Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.
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by musicworksla,

musicworksla Mar 22, 2013 8:38 PM in response to Toro2
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Mar 22, 2013 8:38 PM in response to Toro2

So in other words, no one knows.

Happened to me too. Mail asking me to reenter passwords.

What's the deal.
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