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<blockquote data-quote="eric" data-source="post: 360741" data-attributes="member: 22327"><p>if you have your install disks you should be able to reset it. not sure of the exact procedure...</p><p></p><p></p><p>edit: here we go - <a href="http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh655.html" target="_blank">http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh655.html</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc:</p><p>Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer. </p><p>When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear. </p><p>When the Installer appears, choose Utilities > Reset Password. </p><p>Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password. </p><p>Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the disc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eric, post: 360741, member: 22327"] if you have your install disks you should be able to reset it. not sure of the exact procedure... edit: here we go - [url]http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh655.html[/url] 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. [/QUOTE]
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