Password for Mac OS X

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GAndreasen Author

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Password for Mac OS X

Cant get into my computer using new password - have tried to change several times.

Does anyone have suggestion how to get in......?

Thank you in advance

Gunnar

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010)

Posted on Dec 16, 2013 10:54 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 16, 2013 10:58 AM in response to GAndreasen

Resetting User Password in Lion, Mountain Lion & Mavericks

Boot into your Recovery Partition by holding down the Command and R keys whilst booting.

When the Recovery screen appears, go to the Utilities menu and open Terminal.

In Terminal, type:

resetpassword

...a small app will open and allow you to choose the user for whom you want to change the password. If you are the admin, be certain that you choose your admin user. Type in your new password twice and give yourself a good hint. Click OK (or Done or whatever) and reboot, enjoying the use of your new, hopefully memorable, password.

Good luck,

Clinton

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GAndreasen Author

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Dec 16, 2013 11:28 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Dear Clinton

Have tried this but still a screen come up showing a text with my name, the titel of the Mac and ask for my password....

When I try to write the password then the screen disappears for just a half second - and then come back ready to write the password again.... have done that again and again...

Does that make sense.....

Thank you again - fyi I have been in contact with support here in Denmark. They told me I could find the answer there. But no....

Gunnar

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Answer 3

Klaus1

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Dec 16, 2013 11:31 AM in response to GAndreasen

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

This is also useful:

http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3463233&olo=email

If it's running Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, insert a Mac OS X install DVD, restart with the Option key held down, click on it, and use the Reset Password utility.

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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Answer 4

Linc Davis

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Dec 16, 2013 3:46 PM in response to GAndreasen

Please read this whole message before doing anything.

This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.

The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.

Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled on some models, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.

Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.

The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.

Test while in safe mode. Same problem?

After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

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