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Password reset on personal Mac OS 10.6.8

I forgot my password to my old personal Mac OS 10.6.8, how can I reset it.

Posted on Aug 11, 2022 4:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2022 2:33 AM

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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

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Aug 12, 2022 2:33 AM in response to Eskimia

Reset Computer Password  for the Administrator Account 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

Password reset on personal Mac OS 10.6.8

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