sallcall

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Q: my i mac does not recognise my user name, so i can only log on as a guest. I haven't changed it and its been the same since i bought the comouter

i mac doesn't recognise my user name, so won't allow me in to my section. I am the administrator, it means i have to use the guest area. Help!!

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Posted on May 5, 2016 9:49 AM

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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert May 5, 2016 9:52 AM in response to sallcall
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May 5, 2016 9:52 AM in response to sallcall

Did you purchase your Mac used?

What version of OS X is installed on it?
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by sallcall,

sallcall May 5, 2016 10:14 AM in response to Allan Eckert
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May 5, 2016 10:14 AM in response to Allan Eckert

Hi Alan, no the i mac was new when i bought it. I'm not sure how to check which version of OSX i have but the software is 9.1
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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert May 5, 2016 10:18 AM in response to sallcall
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May 5, 2016 10:18 AM in response to sallcall

Your comment that the software is 9.1 is meaningless to me.

To find out which version of OS X your Mac is running, do as instructed at Find the OS X version and build number on your Mac - Apple Support
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by sallcall,

sallcall May 5, 2016 10:24 AM in response to Allan Eckert
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May 5, 2016 10:24 AM in response to Allan Eckert

sorry allan, I've just checked and its el capitan version 10 11 4
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