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How do I find the short name of the admin user if I am not the admin? (using 10.6.8)

I need to find the short name of my computers admin but I am not on the admin account and I do not have the admin password!!


if this helps: I need the admin short name to reset the admin password!!


thanks a lot in advance!! 😀

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 3, 2014 5:57 AM

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Jan 3, 2014 7:31 AM in response to kellbell2000

Get the 10.6 installer disc that installed 10.6 on the computer in question.


Pre-April 1, 2010 Macs can use the 10.6.3 retail installer that you can still buy from the Apple Store.

Post April 1, 2010, you need the installer disc that came with the computer in question.


This Apple Article to reset the password


will show you where to find the shortname of the administrator.

How do I find the short name of the admin user if I am not the admin? (using 10.6.8)

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