if you've created a root account, that's probably the username and password it needs. the only way to override it is by booting with the install disk. if you haven't created a root account, you'll probably have to in order to install some software. also, remember that case is important, and os x handles spaces i.e. " " oddly, if they are in the username the name will work with or without spaces, but not necessarily so on an installer. those are my best guesses.
kimberly woodard wrote: -------- > My problem now is when I put the administrators name and password in to > access the system prefs or to install software I get an error message that > I entered the wrong name or password. I know I entered the correct data but > still I am denied access. ----------- -- philip stortz -- To be nobody but yourself when the whole world is trying its best night and day to make you everybody else is to fight the hardest battle any human being will ever fight. -- ee cummings -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
