So I tried deleting an app a few days ago and it requires admin name and password. I tried every single combination that i can think of and it wouldnt work. I then realize that I have a standard user instead of an admin. I tried the create a new admin user way but the permission is denied.
I got no idea how to proceed onwards. Help needed please.
Its a osx yosemite 10.10.5
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Best Answer
To create a new admin user, you need to reboot into Single User mode once:
/sbin/fsck -fy/sbin/mount -uw /rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDonerebootAfter the reboot, the Setup Assistant should get displayed again (as for a new Mac) and prompt you to create a new user. This user will automatically have admin rights.