HT4399: MacBook Air (Late 2010): Frequently Asked Questions about Software Reinstall Drive

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Q: i forgot my admin password.  can I use macBook air software reinstall drive to reset the admin password?

i forgot my admin password.  can I use macBook air software reinstall drive to reset the admin password?

Posted on Apr 5, 2012 9:52 PM

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Q: i forgot my admin password.  can I use macBook air software reinstall drive to reset the admin password?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Apr 5, 2012 9:55 PM in response to jcach
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    Apr 5, 2012 9:55 PM in response to jcach

    Mac OS X 10.6 Help- If you forget your administrator password

     

    For Lion - Boot to the Recovery HD:

     

    Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.

     

    When the menubar appears select Terminal from the Utilities menu. Enter resetpassword at the prompt and press RETURN. Follow instructions in the dialog window that will appear.