Rdonald

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Q: How do I reset my macbook pro's password?

How do I reset my macbook pro's password using my apple i.d. if this is not enabled in Users and Groups? Or is there another way?

Posted on Dec 9, 2013 6:41 AM

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Q: How do I reset my macbook pro's password?

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by Klaus1,

Klaus1 Dec 9, 2013 6:57 AM in response to Rdonald
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Dec 9, 2013 6:57 AM in response to Rdonald

Resetting or changing a password:

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

For Lion or later: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6022
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by keg55,Helpful

keg55 Dec 9, 2013 6:57 AM in response to Rdonald
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Mac OS X

Dec 9, 2013 6:57 AM in response to Rdonald

Restart into the Recovery HD, open Terminal and type resetpassword. Select the user account you want to reset.
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by Rdonald,

Rdonald Dec 9, 2013 11:02 AM in response to Rdonald
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Dec 9, 2013 11:02 AM in response to Rdonald

Thanks, Klaus1, but the remedy for Lion or later requires an administrator's (or in this case, a single user's) password, which is the problem in the first place.
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by Klaus1,Helpful

Klaus1 Dec 9, 2013 11:13 AM in response to Rdonald
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Dec 9, 2013 11:13 AM in response to Rdonald

If it's running Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, restart with the Command and R keys held down, open the Terminal, and use the resetpassword command:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101
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by Rdonald,

Rdonald Dec 9, 2013 11:52 AM in response to Rdonald
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Dec 9, 2013 11:52 AM in response to Rdonald

Thanks to both Keg and Klaus!
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