I forgot my admin password for my mac and need to reset it, any help?

Im not sure how long ago I set up the admin password and have tried every password I can remember ever using in the last 5 years and cant seem to get anywyere. There must be some alternative to changing my admin password. I have any and all info pertaining to this mac. What can I do to reset the password? Thanks

You mean you've installed SW without knowing your admin password the past years? Interesting stuff, that.

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