Where do I find the OS version in my MacBook Pro?
I've used PCs for 20 years, and I taught computer math and technology years before that, and for the last 15 years or so I have envied Mac users, for all the usual reasons. I have never been a fan of Microsoft, and I used to be a fan of Dell (I have two). MS has screwed me for the last time, and Dell is pushing Win 8, so I'm through with them also.
I just purchased a reconditioned MacBook Pro 13", and I love it! Howver, it came without any media or instructions. I cannot install new software, e.g.: Open Office, without an admin login. The "User" username and "all blanks" password is not accepted. The seller seems unable to help. I did receive a free upate to Mavericks, but I can't install that without an admin login.
The "Change Admin" instructions imply that I needed an OS installation disc. I assumed that Mavericks is the next version up from Snow Leopard, so I obtained a "Snow Leopard" (10.6.2) OS Install and Applications Install discs.
When I tried to install, a message came back sying I could not install Snow Leopard on this computer.
When I tried an "alternate Install," I did the shutdown, then power on, and after the startup tone, pressed and held down the "C" key ... and the computer shut down again!
Question 1: What OS do have?
Question 2: How do I reset an admin login?
Thanks,
Headhunter
MacBook Pro