I forgot the sign-in screen password to my Mac G4

I forgot the sign-in screen password to my Mac G4.  I had some repair work done on my Power Mac G4 about a year ago.  The company that di the repairs won't return my calls.  I'm trying to sign in on the start screen, but can't remember my password.  Is there a way to override this and reset my password without losing any data?

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