Help! Im locked out of my Macbook Pro what to do?

I cnt sign in into my Macbook Pro..
I think i accidently unchecked the automatic sign in box.
What should I do? :(
help!

How to Reset your Admin. Password - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1274.

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How do I reset my password? I am locked out of my MacBook Pro and can't get back in. I don't remember what my password was.

I need to know how to get back into my laptop!!! Please help.

This is the OS X Server 10.6 forum, and the server software isn't usually found on MacBook Pro systems — I'll guess that you're really not running the server software here. (I mention this because resetting the administrative passwords with OS X Server software installed can be quite different...)
If you have a second administrative login, you can use that.
If you don't.... If you're running 10.6, boot the installer DVD and use the Utilities menu to reset your password.
If you're running 10.7 or 10.8, here are some official instructions and also see this or this for some related sequences.

Can someone help me figure out why my MacBook Pro froze...

I just closed a usb drive window, and ejected the drive when my computer suddenly froze. I was running: Excel, Firefox, Speed Download, and Mail.
After about ten minutes or so of waiting I restarted my computer and found this log. Can you help me figure out what went wrong?
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: LaunchCFMApp [263]:30995 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: LaunchCFMApp [262]:29991 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: iTunes [260]:28715 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: coreaudiod [38]:28179 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: firefox-bin [219]:25667 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: Mail [202]:27651 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: Starry Night [199]:26627 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: Speed Download [197]:26123 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: LittleSnitchDaemon [182]:23555 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: Finder [179]:19459 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: SystemUIServer [178]:17923 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: SystemUIServer [178]:16403 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: Dock [176]:16899 not responding.
Oct 24 07:42:27 Alpha diskarbitrationd[39]: ATSServer [63]:12803 not responding.
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: hi mem tramps at 0xffe00000
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: PAE enabled
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: standard timeslicing quantum is 10000 us
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: vmpagebootstrap: 383643 free pages
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: migtable_maxdispl = 71
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Enabling XMM register save/restore and SSE/SSE2 opcodes
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: 89 prelinked modules
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: ACPI CA 20060421
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement: ready
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=0 LocalApicId=0 Enabled
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorApicId=1 LocalApicId=1 Enabled
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: using 7864 buffer headers and 4096 cluster IO buffer headers
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Enabling XMM register save/restore and SSE/SSE2 opcodes
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Started CPU 01
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: IOAPIC: Version 0x20 Vectors 64:87
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: ACPI: System State [S0 S3 S4 S5] (S3)
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Security auditing service present
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: BSM auditing present
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: disabled
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: rooting via boot-uuid from /chosen: 831ACFE5-5EEF-4B22-8C04-C0A6524AADB7
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Waiting on <dict ID="0"><key>IOProviderClass</key><string ID="1">IOResources</string><key>IOResourceMatch</key><string ID="2">boot-uuid-media</string></dict>
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: USB caused wake event (EHCI)
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Debug driver registered: AppleUSBUHCI
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: FireWire (OHCI) Lucent ID 5811 PCI now active, GUID 0016cbfffe4ccb7a; max speed s400.
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: CSRHIDTransitionDriver::probe: 0x0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: CSRHIDTransitionDriver::start before command
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Got boot device = IOService:/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0@0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2/AppleAHCI/PRT2 @2/IOAHCIDevice@0/AppleAHCIDiskDriver/IOAHCIBlockStorageDevice/IOBlockStorageDri ver/TOSHIBA MK8032GSX Media/IOGUIDPartitionScheme/Customer@2
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: BSD root: disk0s2, major 14, minor 2
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: jnl: replay_journal: from: 4944384 to: 6034432 (joffset 0xa701000)
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: CSRHIDTransitionDriver::stop
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: HFS: Removed 1 orphaned unlinked files
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: USBF: 27.725 AppleUSBEHCI[0x2d6f000]::Found a transaction which hasn't moved in 5 seconds on bus 253, timing out!
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Jettisoning kernel linker.
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Resetting IOCatalogue.
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Matching service count = 0
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: Previous Shutdown Cause: 3
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: mac 10.3 phy 6.1 radio 10.2
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost kernel[0]: IPv6 packet filtering initialized, default to accept, logging disabled
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost mDNSResponder-108.2 (Aug 25 2006 14: 50:48)[33]: starting
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost memberd[40]: memberd starting up
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost lookupd[44]: lookupd (version 369.6) starting - Tue Oct 24 07:51:57 2006
Oct 24 07:51:57 localhost DirectoryService[45]: Launched version 2.1 (v353.2)
Oct 24 07:51:59 localhost configd[37]: com.apple.SystemConfiguration.DynamicPowerStep load failed
Oct 24 07:51:59 localhost kernel[0]: yukonosx: Ethernet address 00:16:cb:8a:7a:43
Oct 24 07:51:59 localhost diskarbitrationd[39]: disk0s2 hfs BABDE111-6071-3972-9C86-77812E4EB69A Macintosh HD /
Oct 24 07:51:59 localhost kernel[0]: AirPort_Athr5424: Ethernet address 00:14:51:ed:9a:ae
Oct 24 07:52:01 Alpha configd[37]: setting hostname to "Alpha.local"
Oct 24 07:52:02 Alpha lookupd[62]: lookupd (version 369.6) starting - Tue Oct 24 07:52:02 2006
Oct 24 07:52:02 Alpha /System/Library/CoreServices/loginwindow.app/Contents/MacOS/loginwindow: Login Window Application Started
Oct 24 07:52:03 Alpha kernel[0]: AppleYukon - en0 link active, 100-Mbit, full duplex, symmetric flow control enabled
Oct 24 07:52:03 Alpha loginwindow[64]: Login Window Started Security Agent
Oct 24 07:52:05 Alpha configd[37]: executing /System/Library/SystemConfiguration/Kicker.bundle/Contents/Resources/enable-net work
Oct 24 07:52:05 Alpha configd[37]: posting notification com.apple.system.config.network_change
Oct 24 07:52:05 Alpha lookupd[74]: lookupd (version 369.6) starting - Tue Oct 24 07:52:05 2006
Oct 24 07:52:07 Alpha mDNSResponder: Adding browse domain local.
aped[56]: mcxd[67] is running as the super-user. It is not possible for APE to affect this process in any manner whatsoever.
Oct 24 07:52:16 Alpha configd[37]: target=enable-network: disabled
Oct 24 07:52:47 Alpha kernel[0]: IOBluetoothHCIController::start Idle Timer Stopped
Oct 24 07:52:48 Alpha kernel[0]: Registering For 802.11 Events
Oct 24 07:52:48 Alpha kernel[0]: [HCIController][setupHardware] AFH Is Supported
Oct 24 07:53:04 Alpha /Library/Application Support/LaCie/LaCie Backup/laciebackupd.app/Contents/MacOS/laciebackupd: laciebackupd could not load preferences for hotkeycode. Default : "s"
Oct 24 07:53:04 Alpha /Library/Application Support/LaCie/LaCie Backup/laciebackupd.app/Contents/MacOS/laciebackupd: laciebackupd could not load preferences for hotkeymodifier. Default : "controlKey"

Checked to see how much space is available ??
Click your Apple menu  top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac > More Info > Storage
Make sure there's at least 15% free disk space. Less can slow your Mac down.
Check the startup disk lately?
Launch Disk Utility located in HD > Applications > Utillities
Select the startup disk on the left then select the First Aid tab.
Click: Verify Disk (not Verify Disk Permissions)
If DU reports errors, restart your Mac while holding down the Command + R keys. From there you should be able to access the built in utilities in OS X Recovery to repair the startup disk.

Completely locked out of a Macbook Pro without Admin info. What do I do?

I bought a laptop from an LAUSD school, that once was a teacher's but I cannot do anything without the admin info that they no longer have. I can't even restore it without the admin info. I can't update anything on it and can't do much. hellp!

You will need installation discs for the computer depending on what model you have. Replacements can be purchased from Apple Customer Service:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Apple - Support - Contact Apple Support.
For Mac App Store: Apple - Support - Mac App Store.
For iTunes: Apple - Support - iTunes.
If the computer is 2009 vintage or earlier then buy the Snow Leopard DVD:
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     Snow Leopard General Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
       2. 1GB of memory
       3. 5GB of available disk space
       4. DVD drive for installation
       5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
           fees may apply.
       6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
           terms apply.

I have managed to lock myself out of my macbook pro only 2 hours after purchasing it .....:/ how do I unlock it?

I have managed to lock myself out of my macbook pro only 2 hours after purchasing it..................... was playing around with the profile info, eeeeeeeeeeeeeek ! How do I fix this now?

Did you set a password?
If you didn't just press enter.
If that doesn't work you can reset your password by following the instructions on this link http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsu pport.apple.com%2Fkb%2Fht1274&ei=KFBWTu2PG47fgQfUx-SMDA&usg=AFQjCNHRcV70YpDn2AVm 9t8b0Sc-bjYSJg

Locked my self out of my macbook pro

Initial username and password. The username password isn't my Apple ID password, however I am locked out of my laptop. What is the best approach to retrieve?
thank you

If the user account is associated with an Apple ID, and you know that account password, the Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.
Otherwise, boot into Recovery by holding down the key combination command-R at startup. Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial.
When the OS X Utilities screen appears, select Utilities ▹ Terminal from the menu bar.
In the Terminal window, type this:
resetpassword
That's one word with no spaces. Then press return. A Reset Password window opens.
Select your boot volume if not already selected.
Select your username from the menu labeled Select the user account if not already selected.
Follow the prompts to reset the password. It's safest to choose a password that includes only the characters a-z, A-Z, and 0-9.
Select  ▹ Restart from the menu bar.
You should now be able to log in with the new password, but you won't be able to unlock the Keychain. If you've forgotten the Keychain password (which is ordinarily the same as your login password), there's no way to recover it. You’ll need to reset your keychain in the preferences of the Keychain Access application.

I cant audio out of my macbook pro.it is connected by a mini port display/hdmi adapter. i went to network preferencesand my tv- external device doesnt come up how do i fix this does any one know?

can anyone tell me how to get sound out of my macbook pro. i bought a miniport display/hdmi adapter for my tv but in network preferences i got video to work but not sond. i cant get my tv to come up as a listed device so that i can change setting on output audio. i was told maybe something is disabled as devices so confused any help greatly appreciated 516angelo

Your Mac does not have a thunderbolt port, but has a mini display port instead. It will not output sound so you will have to get sound through a aux cable.

Hi, I was wondering if someone can help me. I have a MacBook Pro, it has came up saying I need to free up space on the disk as it full every time it starts up, so I log in and no icons or applications show up on the screen just my background wallpaper, t

Hi,
I was wondering if someone can help me. I have a MacBook Pro, it has came up saying I need to free up space on the disk as it full every time it starts up, so I log in and no icons or applications show up on the screen just my background wallpaper, the only thing I can do is the force quit keyboard shortcut but there is nothing to quit, I have tried to start up in safe mode but again there is no icons in the desktop,
I have my disks that came with my laptop I have went into disk utility to repair disk and I still seem to have the same problem .. No icons or apps or anything lol just the cursor I can only shut down the laptop via power but and the press shut down.
Please help I am going out my mind with this thing :(
Thanks x jade

This can be used to boot the machine and delelte enough files to get it to boot normally.
.Create a data recovery/undelete external boot drive
Read about storage drive so you can store your extra stuff.
Most commonly used backup methods
Also here to see how a full boot drive slows the machine down
Why is my computer slow?

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Hi guys, I really need some help.
Ive got a 2008 MacBook Pro - V 10.5.8 MacBookPro4,1 using Leopard.
The internal superdrive is completely ruined, It hasnt worked for a long time, though Ive not really needed to use it. However I deperately need to update my system version and have a copy of Snow Leopard on disk ready to go and get updated.
Because my internal superdrive isnt working and I'm out of warranty, do you guys know of an external drive that will work for me? Im going out of my mind here after the guy in the Apple store pushed me into buying an external superdrive which doesnt even work with my MacBook!! (it'll only work with macbook Airs or newer macs without inbuilt superdrives)!!!!
Please help if you can, Im happy to get a 3rd party drive aslong as it will read the update disk.
Thanks in advance!

Thanks So much for Aple produce 'Just working'. I cant believe the guy sold me a superdrive, he must of known it wasnt going to work.
I guess Ive got to do another apples store run and thenn on to PC world!
Thanks for your help.

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Can anyone help me with Bakcing up my MacBook Pro???

Assuming you're looking for recommendations rather than experiencing specific problems, I would advise the following:
Buy 2 external hard disks. You don't say what model of MBP you have, but I would suggest buying the fastest type of drive your MBP supports. So, instead of going for a cheap USB2 drive, I would consider FW800 or Thunderbolt if your MBP supports it. It might cost more but will be faster.
One of the drives needs to be only as big as your internal HD. (Technically, it only needs to be as big as the amount of data you want to back up but to be safe, get one that matches your HD size). This HD can be used for a Bootable Clone. I use SuperDuper from Shirt Pocket, and a Freecom 1GB FireWire 800 drive. You can try it out for free, but it's worth buying a licence because once it's licenced you can do 'smart backups' where it only needs to copy files that have changed. The free version will have to do an entire clone each time which takes longer.
The second drive you should use as a Time Machine backup. The bigger this is, the more backups you can keep, so the further back in time you can go.
The reason to have both is that they both do different things.
SuperDuper is great for doing a complete 'emergency' backup every so often (i.e. before you go away, or at the end of each week, whatever). This disk means that if your MBP is lost, stolen or the HD goes pop, you can recover pretty much the whole system immediately, because you can boot from that drive on any Intel Mac that supports your bus type and OS version. I do an SD clone every so often and keep it hidden, in case anything happens to my MBP.
Time Machine backups are NOT bootable. However, in an emergency you can do a clean install of your OS and then get everything back by migrating from your last TM backup. But the best and most common use of TM backups is simply 'turning back the clock', i.e. you deleted something you wished you hadn't, or even saved over a piece of work you didn't mean to, or installed some software that has caused problems. As long as there was a recent TM backup, you can just get the older version of that file, or revert your whole system. I carry my TM drive around with me in my laptop bag and have it sat there attached and backing up the whole time I'm working.
Well worth having both strategies in place.
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After upgrading to Yosemite, my dock has disappeared, along with the dashboard and the wallpaper! Can anyone help? I'm using a MacBook Pro, retina, bought it last year.
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Have you been trying to download from the app store? Did you get a message?
As a suggestion, you might go to an Apple store (genius bar appointment) for help. As far as I know, there should be no charge.
Barry

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Java is no longer included in Mac OS X by default. If you want Java, you will have to install it.
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Sulapeace,
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Hi
See here for remotely wiping and securing devices when stolen, you will need to use icloud with the find my mac/iphone feature
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2701

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