Can't Bypass firmware password protection. Don't remember it

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Can't Bypass firmware password protection. Don't remember it

Hello, so i've recently installed windows 7 for bootcamp. But when i press option, it takes me to a lock symbol with a password protection. I dont remember my firmware password, and i've looked everywhere for a solution. Resetting ram doesnt work, downloading the open firmware password utility doesnt work, and pressing cmd + r doesnt work either. Im running Lion v 10.7.4. Help! I certainly do not want to reboot everytime to switch partitions!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jul 13, 2012 12:13 PM

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Limnos

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Jul 13, 2012 12:16 PM in response to Yurij97

I think it used to be resetting the firmware password was moderately difficult by resetting RAM. Now I think you have to take it to an Apple Service Provider where they generate a one-time disc to reset it. This level of security is the whole point behind the firmware protection.

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Yurij97 Author

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Jul 13, 2012 12:57 PM in response to Limnos

thanks, is there really no other way around it?

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Limnos

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Jul 13, 2012 1:05 PM in response to Yurij97

MacBook Air: Recovering a lost EFI firmware password - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2391 - the only way to reset OF password on MBA is service appointment with Apple.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3892243

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