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Updating macOS High Sierra

i need to log on as an administrator? This will allow to add the new helper tool.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 2:44 PM

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Sep 19, 2022 4:06 PM in response to Cyd8789

Is there an admin account on your Mac?

Sys Prefs>Users & Groups, under the usernames is the account type.

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