I lost my password and cannot log on to my MacBook Pro.  MacOS X window opens upon startup, with my log on name, requesting password, but I cannot remember it.  Is there a way to bypass this window and reset my password?  Cannot get to System Preferences

I lost my password and cannot log on to my MacBook Pro.  MacOS X window opens upon startup, with my log on name, requesting password, but I cannot remember it.  Is there a way to bypass this window and reset my password?  Cannot get to System Preferences or Apple Menu
Thanks!

Yes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4913069

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