Forgotten Admin password

I created a new Admin Password for my Son's Mini and promtly forgot it. I have tried inserting the Install Disk and holding down the C key at startup but it never takes me to a utilities screen. I have the system automatically logging in as my Son and am afraid that is why it is not letting me reset the password. Any suggestions?

Hello eadbentley:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
This knowledge base article should help:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106156
I am not sure what - exactly - is happening. You should be able to start fro your install DVD and proceed from there.
Barry

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