Trying to install an update on my MacBook Pro. Password is required. Tried the one I wrote down - no good. Tried every variation I can think of - no good. Any way to find my password that does not need the password to access it?
Password problems
- Thread starter tonylolli
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- MacBook Pro 15" 2.2GHz i7 16GB RAM 250G SSD OS X Mountain Lion, iMac mid 2011, iPhone 3G
Seems like you are set to Automatic Login.
Please check System Preferences>Users & Groups>Login Options>
Is the one shown next to "Automatic Login:" your login name? If yes, then you'll not be prompted with password when you login.
You really need a password when you do some installations or anything that's system related.
There are few methods I know how to change password but it's too risky if you're new to mac. You need to be in the recovery system.
The safest thing I know to recover your password is thru your Apple ID.
Try this.
Please check System Preferences>Users & Groups>Login Options>
Is the one shown next to "Automatic Login:" your login name? If yes, then you'll not be prompted with password when you login.
You really need a password when you do some installations or anything that's system related.
There are few methods I know how to change password but it's too risky if you're new to mac. You need to be in the recovery system.
The safest thing I know to recover your password is thru your Apple ID.
Try this.
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