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How do I reset my IMac desktop when I don’t know the admin password?

Posted on Mar 29, 2020 7:54 PM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2020 7:56 PM

Here you go:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

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Mar 29, 2020 7:56 PM in response to Jojolo777

Here you go:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860

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