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how to reset password on imac at startup

forgot my original login password for IMac..help?!

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), iOS 6

Posted on Nov 11, 2012 5:42 PM

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Nov 12, 2012 8:12 PM in response to 34Bearsrule

OS X: Changing or resetting an account password

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Nov 12, 2012 9:56 PM in response to 34Bearsrule

Assuming Lion or ML, restart into recovery mode and select Reset Password from Utilities menu.

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Feb 18, 2014 8:28 AM in response to 34Bearsrule

I can not get pass the startup button

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how to reset password on imac at startup

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