Forgot Admin. Pass

JDunham · JDunham #1 (**permalink**)

06-14-2007, 11:11 PM

I forgot the admin. password and now I cant install anything on my hardrive. Someone please help! my desktop is slowly flooding with files.

eric · eric #2 (**permalink**)

06-14-2007, 11:23 PM

from apple's support site.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h.../en/mh655.html

To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc:
Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.
When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.
When the Installer appears, choose Utilities > Reset Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.
Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the disc.

JDunham · JDunham #3 (**permalink**)

06-14-2007, 11:47 PM

Will my files be lost?

Brendan · Brendan #4 (**permalink**)

06-14-2007, 11:48 PM

Nope, your files should remain the same if you do it correctly.

eric #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 04, 2006 Location: twin cities, mn, usa Posts: 8,800	06-14-2007, 11:23 PM from apple's support site. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.h.../en/mh655.html To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc: Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer. When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear. When the Installer appears, choose Utilities > Reset Password. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password. Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the disc. Please participate in our Member of the Month polls. Every vote counts! And remember to use the user reputation system! ["Dear Homer, I. O. U. one emergency donut. Signed, Homer." - Note by Homer Simpson]
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Brendan #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 28, 2007 Posts: 377	06-14-2007, 11:48 PM Nope, your files should remain the same if you do it correctly. Brendan Welsh Aluminum Macbook Owner
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Member Since: May 05, 2007 Posts: 5	06-14-2007, 11:11 PM I forgot the admin. password and now I cant install anything on my hardrive. Someone please help! my desktop is slowly flooding with files.
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