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system preferences

Hello,

I have troubles unlocking system preferences (security and privacy & user groups). It is not a password issue. Any ideas? I recently updated to Big Sur.

Thanks a lot.

Sabine

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 7:31 AM

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Encryptor5000

Level 5

7,568 points

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 11:50 AM

Hi sabineimpactgap,

Does your user account still have administrator privileges? To check:

Open System Preferences -> Users and Groups.
If the checkbox for "Allow user to administer this computer" is checked, you are still an administrator. If not, your account somehow lost admin privileges.

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