File Fault disk space message/Updates and password required?

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File Fault disk space message/Updates and password required?

New Mac mini, just set up, been exploring for the past 5 days. Twice in the last 2 days, I have received a message that "File Fault is using more disk space than necessary, would you like to creat more space?" I hit yes or continue, the notice goes away. What is happening and why? Also, yesterday I got my ist update, following the large update package on day one. This time the mini asked for a password before the update could be installed. WHY??? I called Apple and they said: Yes, all updates are downloaded in the background, BUT require a password to install. Why? Thanks, Bill

12.1 iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4) Family Mac Mini Duo,1.66 Intel Core Duo, OS 10.4.6

Posted on Jun 21, 2006 2:59 AM

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Jun 21, 2006 7:41 AM in response to Bostonfan49

Firstly, I would turn off FileVault. For the vast majority of people this is unecessary.

As for the update, it requires your administrator's password so that it can install into a protected area. This is a safety feature so that it can stop people modifying these proteected areas that should be able to and makes sure you want to do it.

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Jun 21, 2006 8:43 AM in response to infinite vortex

.....thanks! I guess a password with the updates in no problem. Tomorrow, I lose the mini to my son. He graduates from the police academy in Virginia and the mini is his present. Oh well, back to XP. Thanks, Bill

12.1 iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4) Family Mac Mini Duo,1.66 Intel Core Duo, OS 10.4.6

12.1 iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4) Family Mac Mini Duo,1.66 Intel Core Duo, OS 10.4.6

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