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    How do add a password before logging into my account?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by nhp1, Sep 30, 2007.

  1. nhp1

    nhp1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't know what happened, but every time I turned on my MBP it always asked for my password. Now it doesn't, it automatically goes into my account. I am also the administrator. Thank you!
     
    nhp1, Sep 30, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Try this, System Preferences --> Security. Check the box next to "Disable Automatic Login".
     
    Xander, Oct 1, 2007
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    nhp1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you Xander! That did the trick!
     
    nhp1, Oct 1, 2007
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