Had to repair my HD when I rebooted with all fixed computer would no longer accept password I know is correct what to do?

Had to "repair" my Hard drive afterward computor boots but won't recognize my usual pasword what to do_know Password is correct

Reset Password.
10.7 Lion
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20087723-263/how-to-run-the-password-reset- utility-in-os-x-10.7-lion/
10.6 Snow Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
There are options to reset user and original administrator password.

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