i lost my mac pro password

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i lost my mac pro password

i bougth a mac pro in a yard sale, it was missing some parts that i had to buy and now that is runnig i dont know how to restore the system password! im able to log in and everything, but when i try to install something or do somethig it always asks for password. im stuck

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Nov 17, 2012 11:42 PM

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Answer 1

mende1

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Nov 17, 2012 11:43 PM in response to rokokoko

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities

http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101

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selcor

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Nov 18, 2012 1:39 AM in response to rokokoko

When you forgot the password and you can't use OS X, you have to use the new Recovery.

To boot in Recovery system, press Command and R keys in boot and hold the keys until you see the Apple icon.
When it starts, select Utilities > Terminal, and type: resetpassword

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dominic23

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Nov 18, 2012 4:45 AM in response to rokokoko

Reset Password

Follow the instructions in the beige and green boxes.

http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html

Note

You should now be able to log in with the new password, but you won't be able to unlock the Keychain. If you've forgotten the Keychain password (which is ordinarily the same as your login password), there's no way to recover it. You’ll need to reset your keychain in the preferences of the Keychain Access application.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544

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