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HD disk is encrypted, I can't re-install MacOS, have any idea to solve it

HD disk is encrypted, and I forget password to unlock, so I can't re-install MacOS, have any idea to solve it

Posted on Mar 6, 2022 8:00 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2022 9:02 PM

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.


See: Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support, specifically the "Reset password" section.


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Mar 8, 2022 7:20 AM in response to JayHan28

The default encryption password for your Boot drive for most users (those who just checked a checkbox on FIRST RUN to encrypt their drive) is the same as their initial login password created at FIRST RUN.


^--- If you deliberately encrypted your drive later, the above does not apply to you.



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HD disk is encrypted, I can't re-install MacOS, have any idea to solve it

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