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how do i reset my admin password without losing all of my data?

i have just got a macbook pro from kijiji and the seller and i both don't know the admin password. how do i reset it without losing evrything?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Aug 29, 2012 3:51 PM

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Aug 29, 2012 3:53 PM in response to kirklandez

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.


Or see Reset a Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Password and OS X Lion- Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.

how do i reset my admin password without losing all of my data?

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