How do I change the admin password for iMac 10.6.8?

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How do I change the admin password for iMac 10.6.8?

My older brother gave me his iMac 10.6.8, but he can't remember the admin password. I've been using this computer for a few months or so, but without the password, I can't update anything, especially any internet browsers, and I can't get applications like Microsoft Word or anything. It's a very old computer, but I don't have the money to buy a new one, and I don't have the disk to wipe it properly. I would like to change the admin password, but without the disk, how is that even possible? Please help ASAP!

Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 17, 2015 2:34 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 17, 2015 5:04 PM in response to FaiikaWriter

You will need the admin password and the original disks that came with the computer. Do what brothers do — get him drunk, and he will remember the password. You will not have admin access until he does.

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BobHarris

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Sep 17, 2015 5:11 PM in response to FaiikaWriter

Google "reset snow leopard password"

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Klaus1

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Sep 18, 2015 2:52 PM in response to FaiikaWriter

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.

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