Q: Powerbook G4, Will older OS X work to clear passwords
Two pieces of software were received last week, one a two disk set for OS X 9.1 and the second a single cd for 10.4. Would any of these work for removing passwords but not changing the installed operating system? (10.5.8)
PowerBook, Other OS, identified as OS X10.5.8
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 2:17 PM
Neither will help. You need a Leopard installer disc for 10.5.x.
Forgot Your Account Password
For Snow Leopard and earlier with installer DVD
Mac OS X 10.6- If you forget your administrator password,
OS X- Changing or resetting an account password (Snow Leopard and earlier).
For Snow Leopard and earlier without installer DVD
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No guarantee the above will help, but you can try. If the computer is protected by a Firmware Password that prevents you from booting the computer without a password, then the above will not help at all.
Posted on Aug 14, 2014 2:21 PM
