Do we really need the install discs?

Hello, we have a Ibook G3, using OS X 10.4.11, that was upgraded from the original and now has more RAM and a higher speed processor. Whomever did this upgrade must have put in the user name and password and for the life of me, cannot figure out what this could be. This is at least a 3rd hand laptop. I've tried in vain to work around this, but I don't believe it can be done without the installation discs as every time you try to make any changes, it always asks for the password and we cannot put it in, and the only alternative, as far as I can tell, is to do a full reinstall. This also blocks any attempts to do any updates as well. Can anyone give me any advice on this problem?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Signed, macuser262016

Hi macuser262016, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD...
http://theappleblog.com/2008/06/22/reset-os-x-password-without-an-os-x-cd/
Starts up like the first time you buy a new Mac, but after filling in all that info again, you should have access to the computer and the other Users & files will still be there.

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