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Dave Cheatham
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Q: mac mini default user set up incorrectly...how to fix?

An incorrect user name was entered during the initial setup on my mac mini.  How can I go back through the setup process and correct it?

 

Thanks,

Dave

Mac mini (Late 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Sep 22, 2015 6:32 PM

by Dave Cheatham,Solvedanswer
Dave Cheatham Dave Cheatham
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Thanks,  Barney.  The missing piece for me was to log in as the new user to delete the original one.   I hate getting old and forgetting these things...and I miss software on CD's too (but not floppies).

 

Thanks,

Dave

Posted on Sep 22, 2015 7:17 PM

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  • by Barney-15E,Helpful

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Sep 22, 2015 7:14 PM in response to Dave Cheatham
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    Sep 22, 2015 7:14 PM in response to Dave Cheatham

    Besides erasing and reinstalling, there isn't a way that will achieve what you want.

    Just create a new User in Users & Groups, set the checkbox to allow the new user to administer the Mac, then log in as the new user and delete the incorrect one.

  • by Dave Cheatham,Solvedanswer

    Dave Cheatham Dave Cheatham Sep 22, 2015 7:17 PM in response to Barney-15E
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    Sep 22, 2015 7:17 PM in response to Barney-15E

    Thanks,  Barney.  The missing piece for me was to log in as the new user to delete the original one.   I hate getting old and forgetting these things...and I miss software on CD's too (but not floppies).

     

    Thanks,

    Dave