Some people love their Macs, but actually love them more when they don’t have to type in an Admin password every time they install new software or run certain programs. The Mac OS DOES allow you to have a blank password in which you don’t have to type anything, or when necessary, just the option+space keys. When it comes to the Terminal and Applescripts (those that require an Admin password), this is a no-no. Apple, in it’s infinite, and mysterious wisdom, chose to leave those with blank admin passwords in the dark.

So if you’re trying to use a script like Trash It! or one of the other system level scripts, and you have a blank admin password, there is a workaround: Go into your System Preferences, Accounts, highlight your name, and use the change password button. Use the script you need to, like Trash It!, go back into your Accounts, and revert back to your blank password.

Keep in mind this is not a limitation of the scripts, but part of the wonder of Applescripts. I’m not sure if this applies to Applescript Studio apps (as I don’t use it), but it is true of Applescript and even the utility application, Terminal. If and when there becomes a change in this status, I’ll be sure to post an update here.

As a side note, I can’t recommend enough that you if you’re connected to the Internet, whether by broadband or Dixie cups, you are leaving yourself horribly open to attack, viruses (yeah, I know, the few out there), and mail bots. If you still insist on having a blank password, Vaya Con Dios!

Some of the scripts we have here require the 24U scripting addition in order to work. If you decide you no longer want or need one of the scripts offered and want to get rid of the 24U OSAX, simply go to the following directory:

Home / Library / ScriptingAdditions

Find the 24U Appearance OSAX and move it to the trash. That’s it! You can also check the scripting additions folder in:

Macintosh HD / Library / ScriptingAdditions

If you find a copy of the OSAX in there, simply delete it. You may need an admin password to remove it. Couldn’t be simpler.