Where do I find my original administrator password
I can't recall my administrator password - actually don't think I ever needed to. Have tried to change my Apple ID to use Facetime - what should I do ?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
I can't recall my administrator password - actually don't think I ever needed to. Have tried to change my Apple ID to use Facetime - what should I do ?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.5)
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:
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:
Thank you for your prompt response. I have re-started, holding down command and R keys - opened the Terminal but its just blank - nothing about reset password - I am running OSX 10.7.5
Hi Klaus - I tried again - success this time - thank you
How old is your Mac/which model?
If it came with an OS earlier than Lion and the firmware was not updated (or does not meet the minimum requirements to do so), then Command + R will not work.
You need to follow Klaus1's other instructions: insert the install disk and start up with Option key held down (see instructions above).
Thank you babowa - I managed to fix it - I appreciate your help. Happy Easter
Thanks - we cross-posted.......
Where do I find my original administrator password