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Catalina OS -- doesn't allow ADMIN to change Admin login password.

Hi,


Catalina OS doesn't allow me to change my Admin login password.


Message says I as Admin doesn't have the permission to do so and to contact the Admin. for help. (but I'm the only Admin of this macbook air).


VERY FRUSTRATING PROBLEM--


PLEASE HELP!!

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 1:57 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2022 4:42 AM

Has one attempted this method ?


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


Apple Silicon M1 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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Jan 24, 2022 4:42 AM in response to romero_77

Has one attempted this method ?


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


Apple Silicon M1 Computer 


1 - Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down.


2 - Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”


3 - Click Options, then click Continue. 


4 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal


5 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces


6 - Press Return key


7 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

Catalina OS -- doesn't allow ADMIN to change Admin login password.

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