Q: We updated a regular update in settings, now that the computer has reset we forgot the password. How can we reset administration password?

We updated our computer with setting regular updates. It has reset and now back to the main screen. We don't remember the password. How can you reset the administration password?

Posted on Jan 29, 2014 6:30 PM

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Klaus1 Jan 30, 2014 2:39 AM in response to Jessm1234
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Jan 30, 2014 2:39 AM in response to Jessm1234

On what Mac running what version of OS X?
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Jessm1234 Jan 30, 2014 4:42 AM in response to Klaus1
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Jan 30, 2014 4:42 AM in response to Klaus1

I believe its 10.6. We were trying to update to at least the 10.7.3.
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Klaus1 Jan 30, 2014 9:32 AM in response to Jessm1234
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Jan 30, 2014 9:32 AM in response to Jessm1234

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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