How to reset administrator passwword without osx cd

how to reset administrator passowrd without osx cd

Yes, you have 10.7.2 all you have to do is
1: Hold command r while booting to enter Lion Recovery
2: Select Terminal and launch it
3: Type: ResetPassword  and press enter
4: Follow the program that launches.
For 10.6
http://osxdaily.com/2011/04/25/change-admin-password-mac/

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