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Q: My iMac will not recognize my admin password. I know I am typing it in correctly. What can I do without losing any dat ... My iMac will not recognize my admin password. I know I am typing it in correctly. What can I do without losing any data saved on it? more
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Oct 2, 2015 4:04 PM in response to TennisFan4Lifeby Klaus1,Resetting or changing a password:
For Snow Leopard or earlier: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
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.
Apple’s recommendations on password security: