I can't set my administrative password

Please assist me in resetting my administrative password, I do not have my original disc.

http://en.kioskea.net/faq/4397-macos-change-the-admin-password-no-installation-d isk . In the article it mentions the "apple" key. This is referring to the "command" key.

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