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boot from start up disk

forgot password, want to boot up using start up disk

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6)

Posted on Nov 8, 2011 7:53 PM

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Nov 8, 2011 7:55 PM in response to juliafromhagatna

Do you mean boot up from the installer DVD so you can change the password?


Booting From An OS X Installer Disc


1. Insert OS X Installer Disc into the optical drive.

2. Restart the computer.

3. Immediately after the chime press and hold down the "C" key.

4. Release the key when the spinning gear below the dark gray Apple logo appears.

5. Wait for installer to finish loading.

boot from start up disk

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