I have downloaded Maverick but cannot remember administrator password

I have downloaded Maverick but cannot remember my password & I have not got my orinal disc - the version is 10.6.8

Posted on May 19, 2014 5:25 AM

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May 19, 2014 6:24 AM in response to johnnyboy1947

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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