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i forgot my mac password how can i restart my computer?

i forgot my mac password how can i restart my computer?

Posted on Mar 12, 2013 6:43 PM

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Mar 13, 2013 10:38 AM in response to lucyylovess

Maybe your are getting the firmware password? Do you see this image?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1352

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57521667-263/use-the-calculator-to-reveal-a -macs-firmware-password/

BDAqua reminds me:
Then, the PRAM must be reset 3 times. (Command + Option + p + r).
http://www.securemac.com/openfirmwarepasswordprotection.php

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Mar 13, 2013 1:42 PM in response to lucyylovess

Hold down the option key when U startup your computer.

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i forgot my mac password how can i restart my computer?

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