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Can’t log in to my new MacBook Air

I have somehow created a password other than the one I thought and now can’t log in to finish setting it up

MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on May 17, 2019 11:15 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2019 7:26 PM

Reset the password using as outlined in this article.

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May 17, 2019 7:26 PM in response to I-donot-typewell

Reset the password using as outlined in this article.

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May 17, 2019 7:56 PM in response to I-donot-typewell

https://coolestguidesontheplanet.com/reset-forgotten-admin-password-mac-osx/

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