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forgot username and password on system preference? how do I remove main administrator and replace with myself ?

How do I change user name and password to myself without knowing the previous





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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 12:12 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 12:34 PM

If you don't remember your admin password you might be able to reset it.

Please see: If you forgot your Mac login password - Apple Support


If you've forgotten both your admin user name and password... I don't know.

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forgot username and password on system preference? how do I remove main administrator and replace with myself ?

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