Admin Password Lost or Not Working

GregTango Said:

"Admin Password Lost or Not Working: I am not the Admin. I need to update my printer software, but I don’t recall the Admin password that works."

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Resetting your Login Password:

Reset it Using the Login Screen:

You'd go through your Apple ID to perform this. Find out more here: If you Forgot your Mac Login Password - Apple Support

GregTango Said:

"Admin Password Lost or Not Working: For some reason after an upgrade I can’t add new printer software cause I don’t have the right ( admin) password. How do I reset the admin password."

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Verify your Account Type:

The account you are logged into... It is an administrator account? IF so, then you are an administrator, and all show work just fine.

1. Go to: System Preferences
2. Select: Users & Groups
3. Look for: "Admin" below your user name (left of window)

GregTango Said:

"Admin Password Lost or Not Working: rm/var/db/.applesetupdone store system says - No file found”

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Getting this File Back:

That error message shows that it is non-existent (or has been relocated). So, you need to reinstall the macOS to place it back in there. Thing is, you wouldn’t be able to do that without the administrator password. So, see if something at this post helps: rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone: No such file or directory - Apple Community

GregTango Said:

"Admin Password Lost or Not Working: […]I should just get new admin username and password.“

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Create the New Admin:

Yes. I agree: Create a new admin usern and password. See if you can then find out the name of the current one by going into System Preferences > Users & Groups. If you have nothing to fear of losing, then thrash the one you current have on there, if you never think you get back in. It’s you call.

GregTango Said:

"Admin Password Lost or Not Working: Thanks for pointing out where the file was. Important pointer, given so many mistaken leads are there. Really worked and I have established a new admin on my Mac. Worked exactly as you said. I avoided lots of headaches."

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You are welcome. Excellent job troubleshooting!👍