Filevault master password reset

I forgot the master password in filevault. how to reset it

Mac OS X 10.6 Help: If you forget your password for your FileVault-protected account

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A filevault master password problem on OS X 10.6

A filevault was setup with a master password on OS X 10.4.11 and i upgraded to OS X 10.6 and i cannot login into my computer although it accept my user account password, it will also pop-up another window demanding filevault master password before login inn. What should i do because all my contracts documents are in there. It will not accept the master password that i have used to set it up on OS X 10.4.11

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Repair disk permissions
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Master Password Reset

Is it possible to reset your master password?

From Help menu:
Changing a master password
Once you've set a master password for your computer, you can change it.
IMPORTANT: A master password is not the same as your user account (login) password.
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences and click Security.
If the Security preferences pane is locked, click the lock icon and type an administrator name and password.
Click Change.
Type the current master password.
Type the new master password, then type it again in the Verify box.
Type a hint to help you remember your password.
Click OK.
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Reset Forgotten File Vault Master Password

Is there any way to reset the file vault master password?
I must have set it about 5 years ago, and the migration tool has moved it to my new machine. I have completely forgotten, and the hint I left myself has me even more baffled.
I remember all the user/admin accounts, just not the file vault one.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

The FileVault Master Password is stored in the
FileVault Master keychain. This keychain is located
in /Library/Keychains next to the FileVault
Master X.509 certificate and System Keychain.
You don't have to delete these files to reset the
FileVault Master Password, just move the FileVault
Master Keychain and companion FileVault Master
certificate to another folder. When you open System
Preferences, it will behave as though you never set a
FileVault Master Password, and will allow you to set
a new one.
My daughter set me up as a user on her computer that I bought for her when she was 18 with limited access to use only the internet. She has got married and moved to New York in March 2007. She says she can't remember her master password and I am unable to use the MAC to its full without her administrator master password. I have no access to system prefernces when I click on File either.

Reset master password

my master system password just stopped working today...why? and how do i fix it...?

You mean the FileVault master password?

Forgot Master Password, no acct File Vault: How to get rid of Mst Password?

Hi -
I am embarrassed, mortified, and humbled about having to post this because it's not about 'someone I know' but about something careless that I did.
This morning, I set up a second account with File Vault on my MBA (Late 2010) to keep sensitive files in it. While setting it up, I set a Master Password which I hadn't enabled before this morning. I used the password generator and used one that I dutifully copied on the clipboard with the intention of IMMEDIATELY copying it into my 1Password app. Then I set up the second account with File Vault.
Well, of course, something distracted me, I habitually copied something else on the clipboard, and I lost the Master Password from my clipboard. (I know, I've been kicking myself ever since...)
Here's my question: The Master Password is not protecting any content in File Vault and I would like to disable the forgotten Master Password and set up one that I really will remember (at least, that's the plan!). How can I do this?
I deleted the new account and I have only one other which is the primary administrator account that is not protected by File Vault. Thanks in advance for any help on this!
(possibly similar to this parallel topic: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=13321714&#13321714)

See this thread:
*How to reset FileVault master password*
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5822772
As explained there, and for obvious security reasons, a new master password created in this fashion way will not unlock any pre-existing FileVault accounts. So resetting the master password is only useful after you have turned off FileVault in all existing accounts, as is true in your case.

I cannot recover my Master Password under 10.6.8. I want to change it. I do have my admin password for my account. How can I create a new master pw?

I cannot recover my Master Password under 10.6.8. I want to change it. I do have my admin password for my account. How can I create a new master pw?

If you are referring the Master Password that can be set in System Preferences>Security>FileVault, then see this thread:
How to reset FileVault master password
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5822772
As explained there, and for obvious security reasons, a new master password created in this fashion way will not unlock any pre-existing FileVault accounts. Resetting the master password is therefore only useful after you turn off FileVault in all existing accounts. You can then turn FileVault back on after the new master password is in place.

How do you re-set the master password without knowing what it is?

I set up a master password, and can't remember it. I haven't activated the filevault, so from what I read, that is good. But I still don't know how to re-set the master password if I don't have the old one to change it. Please help. I have too many albums in iTunes, documents, and calander events that have not been backed up, so I don't want to reinstall the software, if that is an option. At least not until I can pick up an external backup.

I forget where I read this, but to eliminate an existing filevault "master password", delete the files 'FileVaultMaster.cer' and 'FileVaultMaster.keychain' in your computer's main '/Library/Keychains/' folder (not through "Keychain Access.app"). You should then be able to set a new "master password" in the "Security" preference pane if you ever decide to use "filevault" again. Note that if you do this while an account is still encrypted (ie. with filevault enabled), that account will not be accessible with the new "master password".

What is my master password

how do I eliminate using master password

# Click the ≡ Menu Button and choose Options.
# Click the Security icon.
# Uncheck "Use a master password".
* [[Use a Master Password to protect stored logins and passwords]]
If you don't remember your master password, resetting it will discard all saved user names and passwords (as well as personal certificates and private keys, though most people don't have any of these).
# In the address bar, paste the following address and press Enter.
#* chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xul
# Click the Reset button.
* [[Reset your Master Password if you've forgotten it]]

Resetting master password at login?

Lately I've been noticing that when logging into our SnowLeopard miniserve after "fat-fingering" the password once, I am prompted to reset the Master Password. When doing this you are also informed that the keychain will be updated. Is there a system level setting that is causing this? It doesn't seem like you should have to reset the Master Password/keychain after one failed attempt to log into the system...? Your thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks.

Hopefully some screenshots will be useful here. After one failed log in attempt you see this:
Then, after entering the correct password you see this:
Once you "OK" here, you get the following:
So, you're essentially resetting the "ServerAdmin" password but why? After only one failed attempt? Also, here are the FileVault settings:

Resetting master password

I urgently need to reset my master passowwrd on an original older iMac running OS X 10.4.11
All help greatly appreciated.

Hello,
Master Password is a Filevault PW, & that's impossible unless you know the old one.
Another PW is used for Firmware Protection.
The other would be you Admin logion PW...
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Utilities from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access the Menubar at top.
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu at the top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Reset Password.
Or...
Reset OS X Password Without an OS X CD...
http://theappleblog.com/2008/06/22/reset-os-x-password-without-an-os-x-cd/
Admin Hack...
http://www.hackmac.org/?q=node/4
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... give the new User a different name than an existing one.

How do i reset my master password on MacBook Pro previously owned by someone else?

I purchased from someone else in 2011 and needed to reset master password. It was done, but now I am having problems resetting it. It does not recognize the reset password. I am trying to add new software and can't do so without password. Can someone please help me? I entered to change in terminal window, but when it comes to adding new password, computer won't allow to add new passcode in blank.

Check out KB Articles http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274 Changing or resetting an account password and http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11390 OS X Mountain Lion: Reset a login password if you are using ML. You never stated which OS you are currently using.

My master password isn't working can yall reset it for me

Master password is locked n can't unlock it my password is not working

If you've forgotten your master password, you'll have to reset it:
'''Warning: Resetting your master password will remove all of your saved usernames and passwords.'''
#Delete Firefox for Android data from the Google Settings application.
#The master password will be deleted and you'll be able reset it.

I tried resetting my Master Password using "chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xul", but when I click on "Change Master Password" it asks for my CURRENT password. I don't have a current password, because I don't remember it and am trying to reset it!

Using FF 4.01 for laptops & desktops, Windows XP 2002 SP3. I used "chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xul" to reset the Master Password. Then went to Tools/Options/Security, clicked on "Change Master Password". BUT it asks for my CURRENT password and new password. I don't know my current password. Is there a default Master Password that I need to input as the Current password?

If you still have a Master Password set then it looks that resetting the MP hasn't worked.
If using the chrome url (chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xul) doesn't work then delete the files [http://kb.mozillazine.org/key3.db key3.db] and signons.sqlite in the Firefox profile folder.
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox.
You need to set a new Master Password after renaming or deleting key3.db and all currently saved passwords are lost.

I need to reset a forgotton master password.

I forgot the master password, how can I reset it or clear it?

Hi George,
It is easy to reset but that then you loose all the stored passwords, so before doing that try to list all paswords and sites you sue with passwords, with the passwords that you remmember. Also it may be worth you making a final attempt to try all likley master passwords, including any likley typos you could have made.
* see [[forgot my master password]] <-- clickable link --
John

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