TS1543: Mac OS X 10.5: Unable to log in after an upgrade install

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vette4ct
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Q: reset Mac OS X 10.5 password at the

Overnight my Mac OS X won't accept the password.  Can't get into system to reset. Tried typing at command promtp after restarting with Command S.  System did not recognize the LS users directory.

 

How can I get in by accessing a partition to reset or delete passord settings?

 

Any feeback is appreciated.

 

Thank you.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Jul 4, 2012 2:06 PM

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vette4ct

Q: reset Mac OS X 10.5 password at the

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 4, 2012 7:03 PM in response to vette4ct
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    Jul 4, 2012 7:03 PM in response to vette4ct

    Hello,

     

    Could be many things, we should start with this...

     

    "Try Disk Utility

     

    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

    Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.

    3. Click the First Aid tab.

    4. Select your Mac OS X volume.

    5. Click Repair. Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."

     

    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214

     

    Then try a Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at bootup), run Disk Utility in Applications>Utilities, then highlight your drive, click on Repair Permissions, reboot when it completes.

     

    (Safe boot may stay on the gray radian for a long time, let it go, it's trying to repair the Hard Drive.)

     

     

    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

    Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Reset Password.