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How can I reset the user password when I forgot it and need it to unlock to make changes?

I never made a password to begin with

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 26, 2014 12:36 PM

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Jan 27, 2014 3:48 AM in response to sabrinna16m1

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.

How can I reset the user password when I forgot it and need it to unlock to make changes?

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