Remove old admin account without password

I just gave my old iMac to a colleague who has successfully created her admin account. I want my account off but she is unable to do it. I no longer have a password to the computer as it's been too long since I used it last.

Posted on Oct 19, 2021 12:38 PM

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Mal-S

Level 5

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Oct 19, 2021 1:44 PM in response to LKBLKB

Try resetting your forgotten password.

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202860#:~:text=%20If%20you%27ve%20forgotten%20your%20Mac%20login%20password,you%20can%27t%20reset%20your%20password.%20%20More%20

rkaufmann87

Level 10

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Oct 19, 2021 3:46 PM in response to LKBLKB

The computer was not set up correctly when you gave it to your colleague . Please tell them to do the following otherwise they will be living with a mess. Please request that they follow the steps in What to do before selling or giving away your Mac

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