I loaned one of my imacs to a friend you who changed the admin and primary user passwords. She has now left the city and cannot be found. I now have a computer that i can get into as a guest but cannot do much like upgrade or update and so on. It never came with install discs... Have can i change the setting to regain control of my computer? Anyone? Bueller?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
If the iMac had Snow Leopard or earlier installed, then it came with software restore discs. You can contact Apple about purchasing replacements:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes
international calling numbers..
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
How to reset your Mac OS X password without an installer disc | MacYourself
Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD — Tech News and Analysis
Locked out of my own iMac
