Problem after swapping Harddrives

[iChan]

I have two computers:

Mac mini & Macbook

I'm giving away the Mac mini, so I swapped out the 320GB HD for a 60GB one.

I then took the 320GB HD and put it into my macbook.

The Macbook boots up perfectly, all the user accounts and files are intact, but:

When I try to do anything, like delete a file, or move a file, I need a username & password. Also, none of my settings stay intact in preferences.

The first sign that something was wrong was when I couldn't change my desktop background.

I don't know what the exact problem is, but obviously it's related to user authentication.

Any solutions to this problem other than setting up new accounts?

 

[iLog.Genius]

Try resetting the PRAM. Also try resetting permissions. What about the Mac Mini, is that running flawlessly?

 

[iChan]

Try resetting the PRAM. Also try resetting permissions. What about the Mac Mini, is that running flawlessly?

Will try, thanks. It's a unibody alu Macbook Rev. A. btw.

How will resetting PRAM help?

 

[iChan]

Try resetting the PRAM. Also try resetting permissions. What about the Mac Mini, is that running flawlessly?

The mini is perfect. It's got a brand new 60GB. I just installed Leopard on it. Not a problem.

How do you reset permissions?

 

[iChan]

just found this on MacOSX Hints.

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20030412225639294


Wonder if that would work. Seems convoluted.