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Entering Blank Administrator passwords System
This hint applies to those who have chosen to have a "blank" Administrator password to make it easier to use the 10.3 Fast User Switching feature. When entering a blank password in an authorization pop-up window, most of the time the cursor is in the Password field. In these cases, it works to just click "OK".

But I have run into a few cases (possibly only with third party applications) where the cursor was still on the User Name field. In these cases, clicking on OK does not work. The simple work-around is to first move into the Password field (tabbing in or clicking on the field) before clicking on OK.

[robg adds: Using a blank admin password is, of course, not recommended! I'd like to see Apple add a feature where, once you've authenticated another user during a session (ie you haven't logged out of your primary account), then you can fast user switch without re-entering the password.]
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Entering Blank Administrator passwords
Authored by: Saint on Nov 03, '03 11:40:52AM

Similar to the editor's idea, i am desperate for the ability to authenticate myself THEN initiate a restart or re-login. I like to stay secure, but sometimes, when installing things or whatever, i am propted to re-login or restart and i would like to leave the compter to it's own means and be waiting for me (logged in) when i return.



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Entering Blank Administrator passwords
Authored by: alirob on Nov 05, '03 09:06:17AM

You warn against using a blank admin password. Why would this be a problem if I am the sole user of my computer?



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Entering Blank Administrator passwords
Authored by: azchipka on Nov 05, '03 03:52:43PM

Yes to make life easier set your admin password to be blank make sure you havea cable modem and yor computer is turned on 24 hours a day. If you want to make like really really easy make sure you turn on ARD and remote login in the saring preference pane



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