HT4798 how do i change my admin account password?

I have forgotten my admin password and am looking to re-set it, can it be done?

Reset Password
Using Recovery HD
http://pondini.org/OSX/Password.html
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I want to change my login password but can seem to figure out how to do this.
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Check this link.
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I have a big problem. I installed Mac OS X Server from Mac App Store. Then I deleted it, but Mac OS X Server changed my administrator account to standard account and I cannot administrate my Mac mini :-(. I cannot use my password and there is not any other administrator account. Do you know to change back my standard account to administator account? Thank You

10.7 How to create a new admin account on the machine when you can't log in.
Hold command and r keys down and boot into Recovery, open Terminal and type each and press enter
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reboot
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hassiman wrote:
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a parental controlled account for your wife. you must have an interesting relationship...
I am setting up a Mac Mini running SL for my 90 year old in-laws and it was my intention to give them a STANDARD user account so that they can not download and install anything nasty which they did all the time on the Windoze machine the Mini is replacing. I have set up an Admin account on the machine so I can install stuff and perform maintenance functions VIA VNC connection from San Dieg to them in NYC... But I was surprised when I could not access any folders on their account... specifically their desktop where I tried to drop a file.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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