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Unlocking System Prefs?


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Old 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?

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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.
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Old 03-15-2012, 09:18 PM
Great! Thanks very much.
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