Darn, I forgot my password!
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Only thing I can suggest is boot with the OSX DVD. One of the menu options is Reset Password and there you can reset it to a new one. This time make it something you will not forget! 
Just before you would start to install click on the drop down menus and look for Reset Password.
Just before you would start to install click on the drop down menus and look for Reset Password.
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Only thing I can suggest is boot with the OSX DVD. One of the menu options is Reset Password and there you can reset it to a new one. This time make it something you will not forget!
Just before you would start to install click on the drop down menus and look for Reset Password.
just reset it. Thanks!
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I have heard this answer before, and know it works, but doesn't this mean that anybody could just throw a startup disk in you Mac and get in?
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Good question - does this only work with the original disk or will it also work with a retail disk?
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I'm sure a few google searches would get me the answer but I'm feeling a bit lazy.
I know on windows machines I used to have fun booting to a Linux live Distro called Austrumi, it was specifically geared to blank the admin password it took all of 2 minutes
Maybe Apple has just decided to make it easier, after all if someone gets a hold of your laptop they are going to be able to crack it eventually anyways.
I know on windows machines I used to have fun booting to a Linux live Distro called Austrumi, it was specifically geared to blank the admin password it took all of 2 minutes
Maybe Apple has just decided to make it easier, after all if someone gets a hold of your laptop they are going to be able to crack it eventually anyways.
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If you don't want anyone to change your password just set up a firmware password.
Here is the link on how to set up a firmware password.
Here is the link on how to set up a firmware password.
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