I have forgotten my administrator password...help...

How do I re-install everything, as have changed password recently, then forgotten it....foolish...

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  • I have forgotten my administrator password. How do I reset a new password?

    I have forgotten my administrator password. How do I reset a new password?

    Mac OS X 10.6 Help- If you forget your administrator password
    The above also works in Leopard.

  • I have forgotten my administrator password and can't find my Mac OS X Install Dvd..what can I do?

    I have forgotten my administrator password and can't find my Mac OS X Install Dvd to reset it, what can I do?

    OK, try this:
    http://osxdaily.com/2010/08/10/forgot-mac-password-how-to-reset-mac-password/
    Be very very careful if you decide to use Terminal. Even a small typing error can cause a disaster. And terminal commands must be typed exactly as shown, including spaces.
    Good luck.
    p.s. Your Apple ID and password - different from the computer log in password - are what you used to get to this discussion.

  • I have forgotten my administrator password, and there are no hints. I have a Mac OS X Mavericks. When I get to the reset password screen, it has no hard drive to select. What now?

    I have forgotten my administrator password, and there are no hints. I have a Mac OS X Mavericks. When I get to the reset password screen, it has no hard drive to select. What now?

    If you're using FileVault, you first have to unlock the startup volume in Disk Utility. Select it and click the Unlock button in the toolbar. Of course, this is only possible if you know another password to unlock the volume. If you don't, follow instead these instructions.

  • I have forgotten my Master password , help !

    I have forgotten my Master password , what should I do , please be precise as I am barely computer literate .

    Please clarify if you are talking about the Master Password associated with FileVault, or your standard everyday login password.
    If you're talking about FileVault's Master Password it is possible to reset the it, but it still requires all users with FileVault-protected accounts to know their passwords. If a user has forgotten his or her login password, and you have forgotten the master password, there is no way to recover the user's data.
    If you forget the master password, you can reset it, but you must know the passwords for any accounts with FileVault enabled:
    1.
    As an administrator user, delete the master password keychain file (/Library/Keychains/FileVaultMaster.keychain). When the master password keychain is deleted, Mac OS X assumes that no master password is set yet.
    2.
    In Security preferences, set a new master password.
    3.
    Log in to each account that has FileVault turned on, and use Accounts preferences to reset the password for each account.

  • I have forgotten my administrator password for OS X 10.9.4. how can i reset it?

    I can not recall my administrator password and I am unable to install a software I need.  How can I reset it ?
    OS X 10.9.4

    Reset Password starting from Recovery HD
    Start the computer,then press and hold down command and R keys to start into recovery partition.
    When you see the Apple logo, release the keys.
    Wait until  OS X Utilities window shows up.
    Move the mouse to the menubar at the top and click "Utilities", then select "Terminal"
    from the drop down.
    Terminal window will appear.
    Type in   resetpassword   and press enter on the keyboard.
    Leave the Terminal window open.
    Reset Password Utility window will open with Macintosh HD selected.
    Select the user account from the popup menu box.
    Enter a new password.
    Reenter the new password for the user.
    Enter a hint.
    Click the "Save" button.
    Click  in the menubar and select Restart.
    Log in.
    If Keychain dialog box appears, select “Create New Keychain”.

  • I was trying to update my ipod to iOs 5 but I have forgotten the backup password

    I was trying to update my ipod to iOs 5 but I have forgotten the backup password help please?

    You need to restore your iPod to factory defaults/new iPod.  That is the only choise.
    Warning: If you encrypt an iPhone backup in iTunes and then forget your password, you will not be able to restore from backup and your data will be unrecoverable. If you forget the password, you can continue to back up and use the device, however you will not be able to restore the encrypted backup to any device without the password. You do not need to enter the password for your backup each time you back up or sync.
    If you cannot remember the password and want to start again, you must perform a full software restore and when iTunes prompts you to select the backup from which to restore, choose set up as a new device.
    Above from:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

  • I have forgotten my iPad password and tried to back up and restore my iPad but it says you need to unlock your device before you restore it but that is the whole reason I am trying to restore my iPad. Can anyone help?

    I have forgotten my iPad password and tried to back up and restore my iPad but it says you need to unlock your device before you restore it but that is the whole reason I am trying to restore my iPad. Can anyone help?

    Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering incorrect passcode

  • I've forgotten my administrator password and have lost the original install disc for my macbook but I do have the install disc for my imac; can I use the imac install disc to reset the administrator password?

    I've forgotten my administrator password for my macbook pro and don't have the original OS X disc; I do have the OS X disc for my iMac.  Can I use this to reset the password?

    You have nothing to loose by trying it. 
    I doubt it will boot but try it anyhow.
    You will need to contact Apple for replacement install disks.
    Contacting Apple for support and service

  • I have forgotten my admin password for my macbook air. can enyone help me reset it

    i have forgotten my admin password for my macbook air. can enyone help me reset it

    Reset Password
    OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
    Follow the instructions in  second and third boxes.
    Reset Password using Recovery HD
    OS X 10.7 Lion /10.8 Mountain Lion
    Follow the instructions in the first and third boxes.
    http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html

  • TS3276 I have forgotten my MobileMe password and cannot get into my "me" account.  HELP! What can I do?

    I have forgotten my MobileMe password and cannot get into my "me" account.  HELP! What can I do?

    No, this did not help me.  I DON"T have a problem with my Apple ID.  My problem is getting into my MobileMe
    e-mail account.  I've forgotten my password for my Mobile Me E-mail so i can read my e-mail.

  • HT204053 I have forgotten my icloud password,plz help

    I have forgotten my icloud password,plz help

    Reset the password here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HE36.  Then go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, then sign back in with your new password.  (This only deletes the account and your synced data from your device, not from iCloud.  Provided you are signing back into the same account, your data will be synced back to your device when you sign back in.)

  • I have forgotten my iPod password, and am looking for help.

    I have forgotten my iPod password. I have all my pictures of my best friend who passed away in this iPod, but now can't get to them. I am freaking out and I'm wondering if some how apple can hacked into my device.!?

    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
    This should remove the Passcode.

  • I have forgotten icloud account password linked to my ipad. I am unable to reset the password as well as delete this account from my ipad, and use a new one.

    I have forgotten icloud account password linked to my ipad. I am unable to reset the password as well as delete this account from my ipad, and use a new one.                                  

    None of us here, nor Apple, can help you.

  • Have just bought an ipad but have forgotten my gmail password.  I have used this gmail account for my apple id, if I set up a new email account on the ipad , do I have to change this apple id.  Am a very confused novice!!!

    I have recently bought an Ipad but have forgotten my gmail password that I use on my Mac.  I have used this email as my apple ID.  If I now set up a new email account on my Ipad, do I have to change my apple ID as well as my apple password!  HELP A VERY CONFUSED NOVICE!!!

    On your Mac, try to access your gmail account. There should be a link you click for "Forgot My Password". Click it and try to retrieve your password.
     Cheers, Tom

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