OS 10.4 - HELP! Lost Admin Account

kitjv · kitjv #1 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 04:49 PM

In an attempt to change the "short name" in my new Macbook Pro's admin account, I attempted to create a new admin account in System Preferences > Accounts & delete the old admin account. However....somehow (my fault, no doubt) the newly created account was labeled as "standard"; not "admin".

Now I am unable to unlock the account preferences to make any changes. In other words, I think that since the newly created account is labeled "standard", my computer cannot find an existing admin account whose administrator name & password are valid. Therefore, I somehow have to create a new admin account. Can someone bail me out please? I am using OS 10.4.10. THANK YOU!

MACGIRL34 · MACGIRL34 #2 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 04:53 PM

Can you log back into the original admin account?

Oh I see you deleted the old admin account....I'll look into this...

MACGIRL34 · MACGIRL34 #3 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 04:56 PM

Try this thread:my admin account was deleted???

Searches on here work well...or google and yahoo...good luck to you

kitjv · kitjv #4 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACGIRL34

Can you log back into the original admin account?

Oh I see you deleted the old admin account....I'll look into this...

Macgirl34: Thank you for anything you can suggest!!!

MACGIRL34 · MACGIRL34 #5 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 05:00 PM

Macheadcase Rocks so I would follow that thread...

kitjv · kitjv #6 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 05:01 PM

EXACTLY my problem. Can I infer from this that I need to re-intall OS 10.4 for the CD startup disks? Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACGIRL34

Try this link:my admin account was deleted???

Searches on here work well...or google and yahoo...good luck to you

MACGIRL34 · MACGIRL34 #7 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 05:03 PM

I would if it were me...I trust Macheadcase on Mac stuff...

kitjv · kitjv #8 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACGIRL34

I would if it were me...I trust Macheadcase on Mac stuff...

Considering my options...I'm getting right on it. Thank you so much for the help!

kitjv · kitjv #9 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 05:27 PM

Oh..Oh.....when I boot the OS X 10.4 install disc, I'm prompted for my admin name & password. I'm trapped!!! HELP??

MACGIRL34 · MACGIRL34 #10 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 06:03 PM

Hope this helps:http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_..._password.html

kitjv · kitjv #11 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 06:13 PM

Problem solved: Someone suggested that I reboot in single user mode. The screen launched some root-level, cryptic geek-speak. I then dutifully typed in what I assumed was a message for a fsck check, a command to NetInfo Manager & then rebooted. Miraculously, my account was changed for "standard" to "admin". It's beyond me, but effective. Nevertheless, thank you for your time.

MACGIRL34 · MACGIRL34 #12 (**permalink**)

10-31-2007, 07:17 PM

No problem...glad you fixed it...

MACGIRL34 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 01, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 451 Mac Specs: 24" iMac 2.8 GHZ/2GB/320GB/Leopard	10-31-2007, 04:53 PM Can you log back into the original admin account? Oh I see you deleted the old admin account....I'll look into this... .Leo my mac kitty... 24" iMac 2.8GHz, Macbook Air 1.8GHZ/2GB/80GB, iPhone 3G 16GB White , iPod Classic 80GB, iPod Nano... MAC CHAT: macgirl3434 see profile My site: see profile
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MACGIRL34 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 01, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 451 Mac Specs: 24" iMac 2.8 GHZ/2GB/320GB/Leopard	10-31-2007, 05:00 PM Macheadcase Rocks so I would follow that thread... .Leo my mac kitty... 24" iMac 2.8GHz, Macbook Air 1.8GHZ/2GB/80GB, iPhone 3G 16GB White , iPod Classic 80GB, iPod Nano... MAC CHAT: macgirl3434 see profile My site: see profile
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MACGIRL34 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 01, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 451 Mac Specs: 24" iMac 2.8 GHZ/2GB/320GB/Leopard	10-31-2007, 05:03 PM I would if it were me...I trust Macheadcase on Mac stuff... .Leo my mac kitty... 24" iMac 2.8GHz, Macbook Air 1.8GHZ/2GB/80GB, iPhone 3G 16GB White , iPod Classic 80GB, iPod Nano... MAC CHAT: macgirl3434 see profile My site: see profile
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MACGIRL34 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 01, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 451 Mac Specs: 24" iMac 2.8 GHZ/2GB/320GB/Leopard	10-31-2007, 06:03 PM Hope this helps:http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_do_..._password.html .Leo my mac kitty... 24" iMac 2.8GHz, Macbook Air 1.8GHZ/2GB/80GB, iPhone 3G 16GB White , iPod Classic 80GB, iPod Nano... MAC CHAT: macgirl3434 see profile My site: see profile
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MACGIRL34 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 01, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 451 Mac Specs: 24" iMac 2.8 GHZ/2GB/320GB/Leopard	10-31-2007, 07:17 PM No problem...glad you fixed it... .Leo my mac kitty... 24" iMac 2.8GHz, Macbook Air 1.8GHZ/2GB/80GB, iPhone 3G 16GB White , iPod Classic 80GB, iPod Nano... MAC CHAT: macgirl3434 see profile My site: see profile
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kitjv #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 74	10-31-2007, 04:49 PM In an attempt to change the "short name" in my new Macbook Pro's admin account, I attempted to create a new admin account in System Preferences > Accounts & delete the old admin account. However....somehow (my fault, no doubt) the newly created account was labeled as "standard"; not "admin". Now I am unable to unlock the account preferences to make any changes. In other words, I think that since the newly created account is labeled "standard", my computer cannot find an existing admin account whose administrator name & password are valid. Therefore, I somehow have to create a new admin account. Can someone bail me out please? I am using OS 10.4.10. THANK YOU!
	QUOTE Thanks

kitjv #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 74	10-31-2007, 05:27 PM Oh..Oh.....when I boot the OS X 10.4 install disc, I'm prompted for my admin name & password. I'm trapped!!! HELP??
	QUOTE Thanks

kitjv #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 74	10-31-2007, 06:13 PM Problem solved: Someone suggested that I reboot in single user mode. The screen launched some root-level, cryptic geek-speak. I then dutifully typed in what I assumed was a message for a fsck check, a command to NetInfo Manager & then rebooted. Miraculously, my account was changed for "standard" to "admin". It's beyond me, but effective. Nevertheless, thank you for your time.
	QUOTE Thanks

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