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Change a standard account to admin?

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markestine -  
 darksid -
Hello,
I am using MAC OS X 10.3.9 and I have a standard account. I would like to change this account to an admin account to allow the installation of various files.

What should I do???

On the Mac, there is already an admin account and I have its password, but I am unable to make the change: I do not see where I need to go.

Thank you in advance for your help,
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    William4k Posted messages 181 Status Member 66
     
    There is a solution to become an admin of the computer (it only requires being on Mac OS X Leopard). Are you on Leopard?
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  2. markestine
     
    No.

    But it's okay, I managed to set myself as admin.
    It was quite simple, I just had to check a box for the admin to grant rights to the standard account.
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  3. William4k Posted messages 181 Status Member 66
     
    Oh, okay!
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  4. Anonymous user
     
    Hello,

    to William4k,
    The specific request is Mac OS 10.3.9 - so not Leopard. Additionally, switching a standard account to an administrator account does not require Leopard. But all versions of Mac OS 10 do.

    to markestine,
    Whether under Leopard or another version of Mac OS, the way to switch a standard account to an administrator account is always the same. You just need to start the Mac under an administrator session (log in with the name and password of an administrator, which you can do since you have these details), then go to System Preferences / Accounts, and there check the box "Allow user to administer this computer" - you may need to unlock the lock of these preferences first.
    The words or terms used may vary from one system to another, but the process remains the same.

    Best regards
    --
    Sanspseudo - Francis
    iMac-G5 - 2ghz - 2Go - Mac OS 10.5.7
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  6. William4k Posted messages 181 Status Member 66
     
    @Sanspseudo: The request specifies Mac OS 10.3.9 - so not Leopard.

    Yes, I'm indeed a bit scatterbrained at the moment (thank you for the correction ^^)
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  7. Anonymous user
     
    No worries - We all have our moments of forgetfulness :)
    --
    Sanspseudo - Francis
    iMac-G5 - 2ghz - 2Go - Mac OS 10.5.7
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  8. niouk
     
    Hello!

    The question asked interests me too, but I'm on Leopard.

    Actually, I'm looking to create a parental control for myself to restrict the number of hours spent on the computer (since I can't manage like a grown-up).

    So I created a new session that I want to turn into an admin and make my current session standard.
    I went to System Preferences of my current session, but it is impossible to disable "Allow this user to administer this computer" because the option remains greyed out, even after unlocking the padlock with the password.

    I don't know if that's very clear.

    Can someone help me?
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  9. darksid
     
    Hello,

    I come across the topic and it seems interesting to add my stone to the building, which is still quite recent. So here it is... it's even simpler:

    Just log in as admin when opening the lock from the standard session.
    Tindinnn
    Tested on Leopard, totally works...

    For niouk, you can use this I think: https://support.apple.com/fr-fr/TS1278
    This method allows you to reactivate an admin account that has lost its rights, but you should be able to:
    - Grant admin rights to your standard session
    - Use the information from the link to remove admin rights from your admin session.

    Make sure it works as you want before disabling root, you never know I haven't tested it.
    That way you can always revert to how it was and follow my advice.

    You already have an admin session and a standard session... well move your files to the session you want to use (you can temporarily grant admin rights to do that. :-)

    You're welcome.
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