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Q: How do I retrieve or change my password on my iMac?

I am the administrator on my juvenile son's iMac and have forgotten my password. How do I retrieve the password? (or change it to a new one)

Posted on Jul 28, 2013 1:36 PM

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Q: How do I retrieve or change my password on my iMac?

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jul 28, 2013 1:50 PM in response to iMonte
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    Jul 28, 2013 1:50 PM in response to iMonte

    Hi, depends which OSX version...

     

    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

     

    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Utilities from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

     

    Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access the Menubar at top.

     

    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

    Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Reset Password.

     

    Reset Password 10.7, 10.8...


    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20087723-263/how-to-run-the-password-reset- utility-in-os-x-10.7-lion/

     

    Then Reset your Keychain...

     

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