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Q: reset macbook pro with file vault enabled

i was given a macbook pro as my friend has gotten a new one from work.

Although he had left file vault enabled and when i asked him if he could reset it and/or enter password for filevault he didn't remember the password.

i have the password to log into the mac but filevault says passwords are not the same?

 

Is there a way i can erase the HDD bypassing the filevault lockout?

 

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

is currently running OSX lion, Macbook pro model A1286.

Posted on Aug 11, 2015 3:53 PM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Aug 11, 2015 3:55 PM in response to Brown_eyez
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    Aug 11, 2015 3:55 PM in response to Brown_eyez

    How to bypass FileVault when you restart your Mac | MacIssues

     

    However, I believe you may be able to start over by re-partitioning the drive:

     

    Install OS X Using Internet Recovery

     

    Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.

     

    Boot to the Internet Recovery HD:

     

    Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND-OPTION- R keys until a globe appears on the screen. Wait patiently - 15-20 minutes - until the Recovery main menu appears.

     

    Partition and Format the hard drive:

     

    1. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
    2. After DU loads select your newly installed hard drive (this is the out-dented entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
    3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Partition button and wait until the process has completed. Quit DU and return to the main menu.

     

    Reinstall OS X: Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Install button. Be sure to select the correct drive to use if you have more than one.

     

    Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.

     

    This should restore the version of OS X originally pre-installed on the computer.

  • by chazzy8,

    chazzy8 chazzy8 Nov 19, 2015 1:05 AM in response to Kappy
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    Nov 19, 2015 1:05 AM in response to Kappy

    Thanks Kappy

     

    Your instructions work well and are a life saver!

     

    Regards