Even if you are the sole owner of your Mac, Ventura’s heightened security can sometimes "forget" your administrative status. This usually happens due to a corrupted User Group database or an issue with FileVault. The Fix: Boot into Recovery Mode your Mac. Boot to Recovery:
Ventura is powerful, but with this guide, you’ve tamed it. not admin wrong version or custom error mac ventura hot
sudo dscl . append /Groups/admin GroupMembership yourusername Even if you are the sole owner of
If you continue to get "Failed to Personalize" or "Custom Error" messages that persistent wipes won't fix, it may be a firmware issue. but with this guide
Some installers (e.g., Adobe, Cisco AnyConnect) fail with “not admin” even on admin accounts. Fix: