I have bought a used macbook, to bad i do not have the admin password. is there any way to bypass this issue with out the Mac OS X disk? (without loosing my obtained files?)

i have bought a used macbook, to bad i do not have the admin password. is there any way to bypass this issue with out the Mac OS X disk? (without loosing my obtained files?) I NEED HELP BADLY PLEASE....

What version of the Mac OS X are you running. Go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac and post the version.

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i just bought a new Macbook Pro and loaded all my info from My old Macbook...now i can't remember for the life of me my Admin Password (which i created 3 years ago)...is there ANY WAY to bypass this on my new Macbook Pro and begin again...?

I assume that you don't have the installation discs, so:
1. Reboot
2. Hold command + s key down after you hear the chime.
3. When you get a text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):
(Type these commands very carefully)
mount -uw /
rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
shutdown -h now
4. You will go through the setup process again, create a new admin account, login to it and then change your existing account password or whatever else you need to do. You can delete the account you made in this process, or not.

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IF it is a manufacturing defect and you bought the device from Apple or an authorized Apple retailer, then take it into Apple.

My MacBook Pro is not recognizing my external hard drive. The hard drive is listed in disk utilities but an icon does not pop up and I cannot access the data. Is there any way to resolve this?

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WE know Disk Warrior is more reliable, hence more useful, and should be in any disk mechanics toolchest.
For the record, I don't know anything of the kind. I have yet to see evidence that Disk Warrior is useful at all.
What I do know is that you seem to take every opportunity you get to promote it in these forums. Do you work for Alsoft?
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I have cs4 installed on my old computer, i have since lost the disk and serial #s. Is there any way to recover this information and install the programs on my new computer? I used my old computer for college and haven't used it in awhile, now I have a job that can benefit from having those programs. I was wondering if ADOBE keeps records or something to where I can download the programs on my new MacBook and use my old serial #s.

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Once disabled, you have to restore/recover the iPad before you can use it.
You will lose your data.

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Are you sure your friend didn't jailbreak it?
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I just purchased a used ipad I am trying to set it up and it is asking for the previous owners apple ID is there a way to set this up with out this information?

I just purchased a used ipad I am trying to set it up and it is asking for the previous owners apple ID is there a way to set this up with out this information?

No, you will need to contact the previous owner, he/she is the only person that can remove it from their account : http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515

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My father's iphone will not boot. We live in Barbados but the phone was bought in the US. Is there any way to fix this, or does he need a new phone, and is this covered by warranty?

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Have you tried any basic troubleshooting
restart
reset
Restore
See user guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_ios5_user_guide.pdf
assuming iPhone is still using iOS 5.0.1

I am purchasing a macBook Pro. I want to set up a wifi connection for it. However, I have an old Power PC machine that I would also like to keep connected to the internet. Is there any way to do this without a lot of hassle?

Can I link an old Power PC and a new macBook Pro on a network so that the PowerPC remains directly connected to the internet and the new macBook Pro can have wireless capabilities?

jrglr wrote:
... Will one of the ports on the router still allow the G4 to connect to the internet?
Yes. Ethernet is simple. OS X constantly and relentlessly searches for any network connection it can find. Plug it in and it will work.
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A genuine Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station is more expensive, but not much more so. Its advantage is the ability to be configured with AirPort Utility whereas other routers either use dedicated Windows software or a browser interface. Read its reviews too then decide for yourself.
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I downloaded the new iOS software on my iPod touch 4th gen. Now it's saying connect to computer with iTunes, I only have a iPad I don't have a laptop is there any way to bypass this

I Downloaded the new iOS software on my iPod touch now when I turn it on it has a USB cord and says connect to computer and iTunes, well the only other

No. You have to connect the iPod to a computer and restore via iTunes.
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Find a friend or go to an Apple store.

I have a vertical yellow line down the centre of my iMac g5, is there any way to fix this issue?

Hi, I've seen a few other forum discusions on this issue, and it seems to have been a recurring problem, I'm wondering if Apple have a software patch available for this issue. Its a vertical yellow line that runs from the top to the bottom of the monitor, other people have spoken about how multiple lines can start appearing once the problem has begun, so I'm concerned that this is going to degenerate. I recently upgraded the OS to Snow Leopard, so I'm wondering is it possible that this may have been one of the issues that people have come across when updating the OS.

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Hello, I bought the ipad mini is there any way I can trade it in for the iphone 5, I bearly have a month with it

Hello,
I recently purchased the Ipad mini and was wondering if I could return it, it has been a month since I purchased it. Or is there anyway I can trade it in for the iphone 5?
Thank you for your time.

Your only option is to sell the iPad and buy the iPhone.
How to Sell Your Old iPad http://tinyurl.com/85d69lk
Other sources to sell.
eBay Instant Sell http://instantsale.ebay.com/?search=ipad
Sell and Recycle Used Electronics - Gazelle http://www.gazelle.com/
For instant gratification in selling a used iPhone or iPad, Gazelle’s Gadget Trader, an iOS app, is tough to beat. In seconds it detects the device and reveals how much it is worth in good condition. Tap the Sell This Phone to Gazelle button and the deed is done.
Sell Electronics for Cash - Next Worth http://www.nextworth.com/
Buy My Tronics http://www.buymytronics.com/
Sell Your iPad http://www.sellyourmac.com/mac-product-guides/ipad.html
Totem http://www.hellototem.com/
 Cheers, Tom

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