HT204100: Use Mission Control on your Mac

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miranda170

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Q: why are purchased apps shared will all users of a laptop

We have a MAC that is used by all members of the household. I have purchased and downloaded some apps, the usage of which I would like to restrict to only myself. At this time, all purchased apps are visible to and can be accessed by all users of the computer.

Posted on Mar 2, 2016 10:26 AM

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by Pmintz25,Helpful

Pmintz25 Mar 2, 2016 3:42 PM in response to miranda170
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Mar 2, 2016 3:42 PM in response to miranda170

Apps are installed system-wide, not just on one User. The only way to prevent other Users from seeing/using this apps is to set up Parental Controls that blocks access to the apps.
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dwb Mar 2, 2016 1:38 PM in response to Pmintz25
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Mar 2, 2016 1:38 PM in response to Pmintz25

Not quite correct. You can install or move most programs to the User’s Applications folder. Some programs don’t like being moved from the main Applications folder and some won’t update properly if moved though.
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miranda170 Mar 2, 2016 3:42 PM in response to Pmintz25
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Mar 2, 2016 3:42 PM in response to Pmintz25

Thanks! This information was helpful!!
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miranda170 Mar 2, 2016 3:43 PM in response to dwb
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Mar 2, 2016 3:43 PM in response to dwb

Also helpful, thanks!!!
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HT204100: Use Mission Control on your Mac

Q: why are purchased apps shared will all users of a laptop

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