I have downloaded Maverick but cannot remember administrator password

I have downloaded Maverick but cannot remember my password & I have not got my orinal disc - the version is 10.6.8

Resetting or changing a password:
For Snow Leopard or earlier:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
For Lion or later:  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6022
This is also useful:
http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3463233&olo=email
If it's running Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, insert a Mac OS X install DVD, restart with the Option key held down, click on it, and use the Reset Password utility.
If it's running Mac OS X 10.7 or newer, restart with the Command and R keys held down, open the Terminal, and use the resetpassword command:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101

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