admin password change OS X 10.5.8

I bought a used iMac w/ OS X 10.5.8. I need to change admin password to download software updates for Safari, itunes, etc. I do not have installation disks. I have internet connection working with firefox browser installed. Assistance need to take another bite from the apple. Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Nov 19, 2011 4:45 AM

Posted on Nov 19, 2011 6:21 AM

Here's one method to reset the password without the install disc:

1. boot computer and hold the "apple" key and the "s" key.

2. wait for terminal show

3. release keys

4. type without the quotes: "/sbin/mount -uaw"

5. press enter

6. type without the quotes: "rm /var/db/.applesetupdone

7. press enter

8. type without the quotes: "reboot"

9. press enter

This will let you create a new admin account when you reboot your computer.

Also, without the discs, look at Mac OS X Tip - No Password, No Root, No CD? No Problem.

http://www.macobserver.com/tip/2003/06/16.1.shtml

Without the discs, try this (OS 10.5 only). *How to Reset User Password via single user mode*

http://macosx.com/forums/howto-faqs/300019-howto-reset-user-password-via-single- user-mode.html

Here is a way to get around not knowing the admin password on Macs.

To reset your OS X password without an OS X CD you need to enter terminal and create a new admin account:

1. Reboot

2. Hold apple + s down after you hear the chime.

3. When you get text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):

* mount -uw /

* rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone

* shutdown -h now

4. After rebooting you should have a brand new admin account. When you login as the new admin you can simply delete the old one and you’re good to go again!

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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