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MacBook Pro mid 2010 running Sierra 10.12.3. I'm giving this computer away. How do I change the Administrator Username and Password?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on May 20, 2019 12:00 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2019 4:15 AM

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

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May 20, 2019 4:15 AM in response to Mr. Bacon

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

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