OS 10.4 - disabling open password?

cad2blender · cad2blender #1 (**permalink**)

07-03-2007, 06:12 PM

I currently have the EFI password aka. open firmware password installed on my intel mbp. The thing is that I would like to disable it it getting a little annoying, I can't reset nvram, pram, and other things the password blocks these keystrokes in case of emergency. I there any way that I can disable it? without moving RAM, only got 1 stick 1 GB. Any tips tricks?

jc1350 · jc1350 #2 (**permalink**)

07-05-2007, 11:57 AM

I found this:

Disabling Password Protection

1) Boot into the Open Firmware. (Command + Option + O + F)

2) Type "setenv security-mode none" and press return.

3) Enter in the password at the password request prompt and press return.

4) Then type "reset-all" to restart the computer.

At:
http://www.securemac.com/openfirmwar...protection.php

cad2blender · cad2blender #3 (**permalink**)

07-05-2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the reply, but this does not either I tried it right when rebooted a couple times, it doesn't work. I later found out that the password also blocks the ability to boot in open firmware. Any one else have any ideas?

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cad2blender #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 284	07-03-2007, 06:12 PM I currently have the EFI password aka. open firmware password installed on my intel mbp. The thing is that I would like to disable it it getting a little annoying, I can't reset nvram, pram, and other things the password blocks these keystrokes in case of emergency. I there any way that I can disable it? without moving RAM, only got 1 stick 1 GB. Any tips tricks?
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jc1350 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 12, 2006 Posts: 135	07-05-2007, 11:57 AM I found this: Disabling Password Protection 1) Boot into the Open Firmware. (Command + Option + O + F) 2) Type "setenv security-mode none" and press return. 3) Enter in the password at the password request prompt and press return. 4) Then type "reset-all" to restart the computer. At: http://www.securemac.com/openfirmwar...protection.php
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