HT1752 how do i reset administrators password on mac mini g4 without a disc
i need to change my administrators password on my mac mini g4 with 10.4.11. i bought it used and don t know it neither does the guy that i bought it from. he didnt have the disc either so im trying to find a way that i can can do it without it. please write if you know thank you
From the Apple menu choose System Preferences.
From the View menu choose Users & Groups.
Click the lock button if it appears locked; enter the administrator password.
Select the name of the user whose password you want to change.
Click the Reset Password button or the Change Password button.
Enter a new password in both the New Password and Verify fields, and add a Password Hint if desired.
Click the Reset Password button or the Change Password button.
If its a login that is a different action.
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