I can't remember my password and now, I can't log in to my imac.
Hi Folks,
I did the most stupidest things by not remember my imac's password and now I could not log in. The Startup keep prompting me to key in my password.
How do i solve this? Do I need to bring my imac to the Service Centre?
Please help.
Hi,
I had tried to start up from a Mac OS X Install disc by holding the C key. The screen still jump to the Log in screen. I could not even change go to the Utilities menu to reset password.
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