HT1199 Lost password on my MacBook Air

Reloaded OS 10.        Now sign on password does not work

Which OS version did you "reloaded?"  Your system profile confirms you are using Leopard (Mac OS X (10.7.5)).  Yet, you posted in the Snow Leopard forums.
Need clarification to provide the proper troubleshooting suggestions.  In the meantime, see KB Article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274 Changing or resetting an account password

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  • I forgot my password for my Macbook Air!!

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