Tahoe 26.0.1 Update issue - Mac Book Pro, Apple M2 Pro Chip

<< Additionally password is disabled on this Mac. >>

if you have changed settings on your Mac so that it 'logs in automatically', that does NOT remove the password required for the first or only Admin account created when you first start up MacOS. That is the Admin password.

The Admin password is required when you make major changes, install Apps, and especially when you want to update or Install MacOS.

“I get the prompt as soon as I click on Update Now. I input the password and its says its not correct”

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Thank you for the screenshot.

Getting this to Work:

So, enter your username, along with the password. That ought to make it go through. Click on Finder in the top-left corner of your screen to see you username.

<< Getting this to Work:

So, enter your username, along with the password. That ought to make it go through. Click on Finder in the top-left corner of your screen to see you username. >>

Good catch!

“Mac Book Pro, Apple M2 Pro Chip: Why does my Mac Book Pro ask for a password when I try to install macOS Tahoe 26.0.1? Additionally password is disabled on this Mac.“

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Password when Creating Tahoe Install:

Where Are you Getting this Prompt?:

A. macOS-to-macOS Upgrade Process:

Because that is part of the configuration process. You wouldn’t want someone trying to format your computer without your permission. Think of it as Apple looking out for you. Go here, if you need to reset it: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

B. As for Formatting with Disk Utility:

If you are trying to format your hard drive, then being prompted for a password infers that it is an encrypted drive, and you need a password to perform the formatting process.