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Pedloc is stuck on my iMac screen what can I do to remove this

Pedlock I stuck on my iMac screen what can I do to remove it



iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 4:44 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2020 6:20 AM

When you set a firmware password, users who don't have the password can't start up from any disk other than the designated startup disk.




How to turn off a firmware password

  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During startup, you will be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Quit the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.


If you forgot your firmware password

If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.

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Sep 28, 2020 6:20 AM in response to muslim145

When you set a firmware password, users who don't have the password can't start up from any disk other than the designated startup disk.




How to turn off a firmware password

  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During startup, you will be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Quit the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.


If you forgot your firmware password

If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.

Pedloc is stuck on my iMac screen what can I do to remove this

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