5.Close the window and the Users & Groups control panel.

6.Leave your computer turned on.

To gain access to your computer, connect to it as a registered user. Type your owner name and password as they appear in the Sharing Setup control panel of your computer. Then connect as you normally would.

vIf you are unable to connect to your computer: Make sure that your computer is turned on, that your computer has file sharing turned on, and that you have the correct access privileges. Make sure that you type your password exactly as it is entered in the Sharing Setup control panel, including capitalization. v

Changing your password

You can change the password you use to gain access to your own computer from another computer.

1.Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and open the Sharing Setup icon.

2.Type a new password in the box labeled Owner Password and press Tab.

Remember the capitalization. Your password is replaced by bullets to keep it private.

3.Close the Sharing Setup control panel. Your new password is now in effect.

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