I have forgotten my master password

I have forgotten my master password
how do I reset it?

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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106156

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    Can I install OS Lion if I have forgotten my master password?

    As I understand, the master password unlocks any user accounts for my laptop.  I have my login password and that lets me install new programs but wasn't sure about changing the operating system?

  • I have forgotten my master password and my admin password. What can I do to get the passwords or reset them?

    I have forgotten my master password and my admin password. What can I do to get the passwords or reset them?

  • I have forgotten my Master password , help !

    I have forgotten my Master password , what should I do , please be precise as I am barely computer literate .

    Please clarify if you are talking about the Master Password associated with FileVault, or your standard everyday login password.
    If you're talking about FileVault's Master Password it is possible to reset the it, but it still requires all users with FileVault-protected accounts to know their passwords. If a user has forgotten his or her login password, and you have forgotten the master password, there is no way to recover the user's data.
    If you forget the master password, you can reset it, but you must know the passwords for any accounts with FileVault enabled:
    1.
    As an administrator user, delete the master password keychain file (/Library/Keychains/FileVaultMaster.keychain). When the master password keychain is deleted, Mac OS X assumes that no master password is set yet.
    2.
    In Security preferences, set a new master password.
    3.
    Log in to each account that has FileVault turned on, and use Accounts preferences to reset the password for each account.

  • I have an old emac I want to use and have forgotten the master password. Is there anyway to reset it?

    How to reset master password for an OLD emac.

    Thanks. I wish I had that info earlier. Unfortunately I got a set of OS emac installation disks and tried to install and start over  which basically erased everything. There were 16 disks and when I got to disk twelve it "failed" and asked to try again. I went through the whole process again and same message again.
    Now I am stuck with the installer which wants me to install disc 2 to continue installation. It won't let me do anything else.
    I know there must be a way to erase and start over but I'm not sure where to start.  Any ideas?

  • What do you do if you've forgotten the master password for reset and you've thrown out the gift reciept? HELP??????????

    How do you reset the iPad if you've forgotten the master password and threw out the gift reciept?

    Contact the person that gave it to you.  See if they have a receipt.
    Apple doesn't use the term master password.
    There are two different locking mechanisms:  passcode, prevents access to your data,  and activation lock, prevents use of device if stolen.  You do not want the students setting the activation lock.
    If the passcode is set & forgotten , you can reload from backup or wipe ( first typed whip ) the device.
    iPhone or iPad locked from incorrect passcode.
    If you enter the wrong passcode six or more times, you'll see a message that says Ipad is disabled.
    See how to restore from backup.  No back up on your computer, click on the triangle before "If you have never synced your device with iTunes, or you do not have access to a computer"
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT1212
    The problem arises when someone sets the activation lock which is set by logging onto your apple id then setting the appropriate option.   DEP is the preferred preventative.  It established your organization as the owner.  The student cannot set an activation log.
    Undoing the Activation lock
    iCloud: Activation Lock
    Describes what the activation lock does:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695?viewlocale=en_US
    For how to remove, see Texas Mac Man post in
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6528124
    Robert

  • I have forgotten icloud account password linked to my ipad. I am unable to reset the password as well as delete this account from my ipad, and use a new one.

    I have forgotten icloud account password linked to my ipad. I am unable to reset the password as well as delete this account from my ipad, and use a new one.                                  

    None of us here, nor Apple, can help you.

  • I have forgotten my iPad password and tried to back up and restore my iPad but it says you need to unlock your device before you restore it but that is the whole reason I am trying to restore my iPad. Can anyone help?

    I have forgotten my iPad password and tried to back up and restore my iPad but it says you need to unlock your device before you restore it but that is the whole reason I am trying to restore my iPad. Can anyone help?

    Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering incorrect passcode

  • Have just bought an ipad but have forgotten my gmail password.  I have used this gmail account for my apple id, if I set up a new email account on the ipad , do I have to change this apple id.  Am a very confused novice!!!

    I have recently bought an Ipad but have forgotten my gmail password that I use on my Mac.  I have used this email as my apple ID.  If I now set up a new email account on my Ipad, do I have to change my apple ID as well as my apple password!  HELP A VERY CONFUSED NOVICE!!!

    On your Mac, try to access your gmail account. There should be a link you click for "Forgot My Password". Click it and try to retrieve your password.
     Cheers, Tom

  • I have forgotten my appleID password and the email it is linked to is deactivated, security questions aren't working. This is on my iPhone and iTunes acs so I can't sync with my new computer. How do I merge AppleID accounts and shut down the old one?

    I have forgotten my appleID password and the email it is linked to is deactivated, security questions aren't working. This is on my iPhone and iTunes acs so I can't sync with my new computer. How do I merge AppleID accounts and shut down the old one (when I have no password and the security questions aren't working?)

    You cannot merge Apple ID accounts, that has never been supported.
    You can contact the Apple ID Security folks per the listing in http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699 and they can help reset security questions and get the account working.

  • I have forgotten the keychain password, how can I find it?

    I have new Macbook Pro, and have forgotten the keychain password.  How can I find it out?  I have tried a few.

    Resetting your keychain in Mac OS X - Support - Apple

  • I Have forgotten my laptop password, it is not opening.

    i have forgotten my windows password , idont have the reset disk. how solve this problem

    Hi,
    If you normally sign-on with an email and password, you can reset the password via another PC from the Microsoft page on the following link.
    https://account.live.com/password/reset
    Regards,
    DP-K
    ****Click the White thumb to say thanks****
    ****Please mark Accept As Solution if it solves your problem****
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    Microsoft MVP - Windows Experience

  • I have forgotten my keychain password?

    I have forgotten my keychain password.  How do I fix this?

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3727?viewlocale=en_US
    This article refers to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
    But it is applicable to OS X 10.8 ML
    Best..

  • I have forgotten the iPod password.

    I have forgotten the iPod password.  How do I start over so I can use it with iTunes?

    Hello Larry
    What you would need to do is put your iPod nano into Disk Mode and then plug it in to your computer to then restore it in iTunes. Check out the article below for the steps to do that.
    Putting iPod into Disk Mode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363
    Restoring iPod to factory settings
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1339
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

  • I have forgotten my administrator password and can't find my Mac OS X Install Dvd..what can I do?

    I have forgotten my administrator password and can't find my Mac OS X Install Dvd to reset it, what can I do?

    OK, try this:
    http://osxdaily.com/2010/08/10/forgot-mac-password-how-to-reset-mac-password/
    Be very very careful if you decide to use Terminal. Even a small typing error can cause a disaster. And terminal commands must be typed exactly as shown, including spaces.
    Good luck.
    p.s. Your Apple ID and password - different from the computer log in password - are what you used to get to this discussion.

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