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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1565337" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>In many situations this is true. But I've been computing for approx. 28 years. I've been down the "EFI Password" path before...and I've learned my lesson about them LONG ago (that's why it's one of my computing rules listed above). No "Monday Morning Quarterbacking" here.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I've known folks who have purchased used computers (with an EFI password) but didn't realize it till they got home...and had no way of contacting the seller to get the EFI password. This is the first time I've heard of someone who purchased a used computer (with an EFI password) AND actually had the password...didn't remove it...and now is stuck.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>As I'm sure you know...many folks make passwords that mean something to them. So if they happen to forget their password (and don't have it written down somewhere)...they at least have a fighting chance to "guess at it". But when someone purchases a used computer from a stranger (with a password)...guessing at it is almost impossible (you could try "password"...but I doubt it will work).</p><p></p><p>Honestly I would love to help you...but Apple has made things much more difficult than it used to be (which is good & bad). I'm surprised that Apple is being so strict. I've purchased lots & lots of used computers (with Applecare remaining on them)...took it to the Apple Store for repair...and have never had a problem. The "rule" was...whomever had physical ownership of the computer was the new owner. </p><p></p><p>So I'm surprised to hear Apple being so strict with the proof of ownership/proof of purchase requirement. I understand why they are doing it...it just has never been their policy in the past to require this.</p><p></p><p>Good luck...I hope that you find some sort of solution.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1565337, member: 56379"] In many situations this is true. But I've been computing for approx. 28 years. I've been down the "EFI Password" path before...and I've learned my lesson about them LONG ago (that's why it's one of my computing rules listed above). No "Monday Morning Quarterbacking" here.;) I've known folks who have purchased used computers (with an EFI password) but didn't realize it till they got home...and had no way of contacting the seller to get the EFI password. This is the first time I've heard of someone who purchased a used computer (with an EFI password) AND actually had the password...didn't remove it...and now is stuck.:( As I'm sure you know...many folks make passwords that mean something to them. So if they happen to forget their password (and don't have it written down somewhere)...they at least have a fighting chance to "guess at it". But when someone purchases a used computer from a stranger (with a password)...guessing at it is almost impossible (you could try "password"...but I doubt it will work). Honestly I would love to help you...but Apple has made things much more difficult than it used to be (which is good & bad). I'm surprised that Apple is being so strict. I've purchased lots & lots of used computers (with Applecare remaining on them)...took it to the Apple Store for repair...and have never had a problem. The "rule" was...whomever had physical ownership of the computer was the new owner. So I'm surprised to hear Apple being so strict with the proof of ownership/proof of purchase requirement. I understand why they are doing it...it just has never been their policy in the past to require this. Good luck...I hope that you find some sort of solution.:) - Nick [/QUOTE]
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