Admin password not working after Mavericks install

I have installed OS X Mavericks on a Mac mini (upgrade from OS X 10.8). After the install I can't log in to the admin account using my regular password. However, the other account, not having admin rights, works fine in the Mavericks OS. But I need access to the admin account as well! How can I reset the password? I have no recent backup.
Leffi, Norway

Reset password:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5478030?tstart=0
You should never be in the position of not having reasonbly current backups, especially before any major OS updates. Your data is more valuable than your computer and certainly more vaulable than a $100 external backup drive.
For more about backups:
Time Machine Basics: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
Most commonly used backup methods:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3045
Methodology to protect your data. Backups vs. Archives. Long-term data protection:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6031

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