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Q: Admin Password

I have (somehow) managed to forget my admin password and because of this can't download necessary files in order to make my product better. I found out that you could reset your password through FileVault or your apple ID but because my settings were locked I can't access these options without unlocking them and that requires my password. I was just wondering if anyone could help? :-(

Posted on Nov 18, 2013 9:24 AM

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Q: Admin Password

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  • by Klaus1,

    Klaus1 Klaus1 Nov 18, 2013 9:30 AM in response to ajb x
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    Nov 18, 2013 9:30 AM in response to ajb x

    Resetting or changing an account password:

     

    For Snow Leopard or ealier:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274

     

    For Lion or later:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6022

  • by dominic23,

    dominic23 dominic23 Nov 18, 2013 10:06 AM in response to ajb x
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    Nov 18, 2013 10:06 AM in response to ajb x

    Reset Password using Recovery HD

     

    Boot into Recovery Partition.

    Start the computer,then press and hold down command and R keys to start into recovery partition.

    When you see the Apple logo, release the keys.

    Wait until you see OS X Utilities window shows up.

     

    Move the mouse to the menubar at the top and click "Utilities", then select "Terminal"

    from the drop down.

     

    Terminal window will appear.

    Type in   resetpassword   and press enter on the keyboard.

    Leave the Terminal window open.

     

    Reset Password Utility window will open with Macintosh HD selected.

    Select the user account from the popup menu box.

    Enter a new password.

    Reenter the new password for the user.

    Enter a hint.

    Click the "Save" button.

    Click  in the menubar and select Restart.