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forgot the password on my new macbook air. none of your options work

There is no question mark next to the password box on the first screen. Entering bad password 3 times doesn't bring up "reset password box." holding down command R does nothing. ???

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 2:59 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2023 4:21 PM

tuesdaynext wrote:

There is no question mark next to the password box on the first screen. Entering bad password 3 times doesn't bring up "reset password box." holding down command R does nothing. ???

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190

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forgot the password on my new macbook air. none of your options work

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