Can I install programs on a Mac without admin rights?

Question

I have a company laptop, a MacBook. I just need to know if I can install any program without having admin rights or an admin password?

Solution

If it is a drag & drop installation you can drag it to the Applications folder within your user folder, or anywhere within your user folder for that matter. If it uses Apple's Installer you will need an admin name & password. You may or may not be able to get around that by right clicking on the installer package, select "Show Package Contents" and drag & drop the app from there.

Comments

[Admin]

I think you need to ask your company IT dept.

[Admin]

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[Prasanth Madhavan]

you know how old that question is?

[slhck]

@PrasanthMadhavan I don't see why that would matter. The answer is just wrong, that's all.