Password protecting programs/program install [Archive]

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tk26

Dec 10, 2006, 01:45 PM

Hi, guys I'm having trouble finding out how to either password protect the launch of a program or the installation of a program. I was just wondering how to do something like that.

Thanks Alot

bousozoku

Dec 10, 2006, 02:03 PM

Go into System Preferences->User Accounts and access the help to create a restricted account.

tk26

Dec 10, 2006, 02:49 PM

ok thanks for your help, does anyone know how i can make a password for installing applications

adrianblaine

Dec 10, 2006, 03:02 PM

ok thanks for your help, does anyone know how i can make a password for installing applications

I think you have to be using it as a Limited User. I use OS X as a non-administrator and it always asks me to enter an Administrator name and password to install applications. Some things I have to install by logging into the administrator account which can be annoying, but it happens rarely.