Q: Update Login password on Mac Mini

Hi, I allowed a student intern to use a spare Mac Mini for a special project for the spring semester. He returned it and now I wish to use it for another project.

BUT the intern changed the login password for this Mac and I cannot contact the now graduated student.

How do I update the login password so I can get into this computer?

Thank you.

Jeffory

iPad, iOS 4, Mac mini, MacBook Pro

Posted on Jun 1, 2016 3:39 PM

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MrHoffman Jun 1, 2016 5:29 PM in response to AZCurator
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Jun 1, 2016 5:29 PM in response to AZCurator

Probably the most effective for these cases: create an installer (or use recovery to reinstall), wipe the disk and reinstall OS X. Who knows what else changed in the configuration, after all.

If the account was associated with an AppleID, use that. Or use recovery, assuming this particular Mac mini supports it.
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