Admin Password for Shutdown

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Admin Password for Shutdown

I have an iMac Intel with OSX. I would like to require an administrator password to be entered at shut down regardless of what user is on. Can someone explain how to set this up? Thanks so much.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jul 27, 2013 11:38 AM

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Answer 1

BDAqua

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Jul 27, 2013 12:58 PM in response to lhenriks

Hi, if Fast User Switching is enabled, & another account is logged in they'll get that prompt...

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2317

Also, Workgroup Manager...

http://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/58696/can-os-x-be-configured-to-only-al low-administrator-users-access-to-shutdown-tool

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Answer 2

Linc Davis

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Jul 27, 2013 5:03 PM in response to lhenriks

You do understand that anyone who has physical access to the computer can shut it down by holding down the power button? You can't prevent that, unless it's in a locked enclosure.

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