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How to retrieve my iMac hard drive password

I forgot my hard drive password how to recover my iMac harddive password

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.0

Posted on Jul 21, 2021 8:43 PM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2021 2:20 AM

Reset Computer Password 


Intel Computer

1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


BUT, if the computer has a Firmware Password that is different and Only Apple can unlock the drive if you have the Original Documentation of Proof of Purchase

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Jul 22, 2021 2:20 AM in response to liaqat83

Reset Computer Password 


Intel Computer

1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys


2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


4 - Press Return key


5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password


BUT, if the computer has a Firmware Password that is different and Only Apple can unlock the drive if you have the Original Documentation of Proof of Purchase

How to retrieve my iMac hard drive password

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