Recent content by Proletariat99

Oops, sorry. I just recently repaired permissions on my machine and it changed a number of file permissions to the default, which is why I mentioned it. I Didn't realize that it completely stayed out of user accounts (only system folders, then, I assume?). I definitely agree with DeltaMac...

Just a quick note, Eric, make sure your external hard drive is big enough to back up your entire drive. You can exclude particular folders with Time Machine but in my experience, it's just easier to back up the whole thing and let Apple do its thing. It does suck, however, to get 3/4 of the...

Two things: 1) When you try to delete the 2nd account, what happens to prevent you from doing so? I mean, does it throw an error, or is the option greyed out, or how does it look? 2) Have you verified that your (first) admin account is the owner of the files that you are trying to...

Incidentally: pe·dan·tic/pəˈdantik/ Adjective: Of or like a pedant.

Thanks for being so pedantic, Delta. :) My part in this slight disagreement is done. Sorry for being irritable.

Sure, I'll take the bait: A) Google 'Mac OS X finder move admin password' sans quotes and this thread is like the 2nd hit. Unfortunately, the only helpful advice is from the guy who had the problem in the first place. I figured I'd try to put something useful instead. Wasn't trying to bump...

Hey guys, MisterMe is being needlessly harsh to the OP. This is what's going on. Your other account that you sometimes use "owns" the files that you were trying to move from one folder (in the finder) to another folder (the desktop). It doesn't matter that you're only logged in as one...