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    password protection possible at start?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by diver110, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. diver110

    diver110 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have just switched from the PC universe. I hunted around, but could not find a way to have a password required at start up as had been the case with my Thinkpad. I logged out as a user before i shut down, but the computer just came on normally when i turned it back on. It is possible to require a password at start up?
     
    diver110, Aug 28, 2010
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  2. xfiregrunt

    xfiregrunt Notebook Evangelist

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    Go into system preferences and security.

    It does make the boot up a little bit longer though, just because you have to log in and stuff.
     
    xfiregrunt, Aug 28, 2010
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  3. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Unfortunately Macs do not have a BIOS password which is what I believe the OP is referring to. The only password option would be upon logging into OSX, which is the same as logging into Windows.
     
    Khris, Aug 29, 2010
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    sure you can... Firmware Passwords have been around a long time...

    Setting up firmware password protection in Mac OS X
     
    doh123, Aug 29, 2010
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  5. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Well I stand corrected! :) Thanks!!
     
    Khris, Aug 30, 2010
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