Unlocking System Prefs?

Mikeo1938 · Mikeo1938 #1 (**permalink**)

03-15-2012, 08:59 PM

With OS 10.4 how can I avoid having to click the padlock when I want to make changes to the system prefs?

Thanks in advance.

M

Stretch · Stretch #2 (**permalink**)

03-15-2012, 09:02 PM

In the Security tab of System Prefs there should be an option for requiring an administrative password to unlock system prefs. Make sure it's unchecked.

Mikeo1938 · Mikeo1938 #3 (**permalink**)

03-15-2012, 09:18 PM

Great! Thanks very much.
M

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Member Since: Dec 12, 2009 Posts: 207	03-15-2012, 08:59 PM With OS 10.4 how can I avoid having to click the padlock when I want to make changes to the system prefs? Thanks in advance. M
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