Lock my self out my macbook

How do I reset my password lock myself out of my computer

For OS X 10.6 and earlier, see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274 . For 10.7 see http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mh35902.html

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HT201363 locked my self out on icloud need to unlock

i locked my self out on icloud on my old account its an old email account i used to use for icloud ..when i did the updated on 8.0 it sent out all my contacts to my old icloud,i dont remember the pass word or the secure questions ..

To reset yoru password, go here -> https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid

Locked my self out of my macbook pro

Initial username and password. The username password isn't my Apple ID password, however I am locked out of my laptop. What is the best approach to retrieve?
thank you

If the user account is associated with an Apple ID, and you know that account password, the Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password.
Otherwise, boot into Recovery by holding down the key combination command-R at startup. Release the keys when you see a gray screen with a spinning dial.
When the OS X Utilities screen appears, select Utilities ▹ Terminal from the menu bar.
In the Terminal window, type this:
resetpassword
That's one word with no spaces. Then press return. A Reset Password window opens.
Select your boot volume if not already selected.
Select your username from the menu labeled Select the user account if not already selected.
Follow the prompts to reset the password. It's safest to choose a password that includes only the characters a-z, A-Z, and 0-9.
Select  ▹ Restart from the menu bar.
You should now be able to log in with the new password, but you won't be able to unlock the Keychain. If you've forgotten the Keychain password (which is ordinarily the same as your login password), there's no way to recover it. You’ll need to reset your keychain in the preferences of the Keychain Access application.

What do u do if u lock your self out of your ipod

what do you do if you do if you locked yourself out of your ipod

If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup).
If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present.
You may have to force iPad/iPod into Recovery Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212

New Imac27 I have locked my self out and will not accept a password

I was attempting to set up HDD for data rather that SSD. Evidently I have locked mysel out of everything. I get a gray screen. it will not accdept my
usual password. Any suggestions??? I'm moving from a 10 year old G4 to the 21'st century with a Imac 27, i7. Perhaps I am not ready for prime time.

Try using the tips in:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4798

I'm locked out my MacBook and its only typing in symbols it even turned my wifi off and I can't re install Mavericks because it won't let me connect to my wifi even though I have wifi please help!!

II'm locked out my MacBook and its only typing symbols and now I can't re install Mavericks becwise I'm locked out and the numbers won't work to connect to my work when I type nothing ail pop up but symbols instead of letters

Does the iPod connect to other networks?
Does the iPod see the network?
Any error messages?
Do other devices now connect?
Did the iPod connect before?
Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
- Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- Try changing the security on the router. Start with no securty as a test.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

HT4623 my ipad locked it self slide does n't work

my ipad locked it self and the touch screen does n't work and i cant turn it off and turn it on,

iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode
http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school enviroment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
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‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
I reached out to my PLN on Twitter and had some help from a few people through retweets and a couple of clarification tweets. I love that so many are willing to help out so quickly. Through this I also learned that I look like Lt. Riker from Star Trek (thanks @FillineMachine).
Through some trial and error (and a little sheer luck), I was able to reactivate the iPad without loosing any data. Note, this will only work on the computer it last synced with. Here’s how:
1. Configurator is useless in reactivating a locked iPad. You will only be able to completely reformat the iPad using Configurator. If that’s ok with you, go for it – otherwise don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.
2. Open iTunes with the iPad disconnected.
3. Connect the iPad to the computer and wait for it to show up in the devices section in iTunes.
4. Click on the iPad name when it appears and you will be given the option to restore a backup or setup as a new iPad (since it is locked).
5. Click ‘Setup as new iPad’ and then click restore.
6. The iPad will start backing up before it does the full restore and sync. CANCEL THE BACKUP IMMEDIATELY. You do this by clicking the small x in the status window in iTunes.
7. When the backup cancels, it immediately starts syncing – cancel this as well using the same small x in the iTunes status window.
8. The first stage in the restore process unlocks the iPad, you are basically just cancelling out the restore process as soon as it reactivates the iPad.
If done correctly, you will experience no data loss and the result will be a reactivated iPad. I have now tried this with about 5 iPads that were locked identically by students and each time it worked like a charm.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
 Cheers, Tom

How to Lock the Screen on a MacBook Pro with Retina

Hello everyone,
I would like to know how to do something to my computer so that the next time I want to get on, I need to enter in a password (I believe that it is called locking).
On a normal MacBook Pro, I believe that simply closing the screen works, but it doesn't work on my Retina display MacBook Pro.
Do you have any advice for me?
Thanks in advance.

System Preferences -> Security -> General
Select Require password after wake from sleep, set desired time.

Wipe out my MacBook Pro

I want to wipe out my MacBook Pro so I can give it away. Is there a guide or support on how to wipe it out so it is ready to go for a new user?

Which OS version did it originally come with?
You are showing that you are running Lion; if you purchased that at the app store, you must remove it as the license is not transferable. You will need to wipe your drive and use the original install disks to reinstall the original system.
Post back if it came with Lion for instructions on how to do it.

Server read lock request timed out in MDM 7.1 server

Hi,
I have a issue regarding the MDM 7.1 server which is on windows 2003 server and Database as Sql server 2005.
The issue is when i am trying to load the MDM server from the MDM console it is popping out the error message as "Server read lock request timed out"
when i restart the server and try to mount the MDM server it is getting mounted but after a while again it popping out the error message.
i saw few log's at batabase and o/s but no luck, Is there a way to solve this issue.
Thanks
Phani Ram

Hi Phani,
I am not quite sure so just have a look at guide u201CGood to Knowu201D Topics for a Smooth SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 Implementation
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/70b0caa1-92e5-2c10-c687-a8d05e778e59?quicklink=index&overridelayout=true
Page no: 21/96 Example 3: Request for a server/repository read lock timed out where it is said that with MDM 7.1, lock attempts time out in 2 minutes to prevent Consoles from locking up for long times. This is not an error and does not require server to be restarted.
So please go through complete section 5.6 MDM Server Client Requests
Hope it helps..
Regards,
Mandeep Saini

Where to find the best application for cleaning out my MacBook Air with OS X 10.7.5? I've been using MacKeeper but believe it's slowing down my laptop considerable.

where to find the best application for cleaning out my MacBook Air with OS X 10.7.5? I've been using MacKeeper but believe it's slowing down my laptop considerable. Thank you.

How to maintain a Mac
1. Make redundant backups, keeping at least one off site at all times. One backup is not enough. Don’t back up your backups; make them independent of each other. Don’t rely completely on any single backup method, such as Time Machine. If you get an indication that a backup has failed, don't ignore it.
2. Keep your software up to date. In the Software Update preference pane, you can configure automatic notifications of updates to OS X and other Mac App Store products. Some third-party applications from other sources have a similar feature, if you don’t mind letting them phone home. Otherwise you have to check yourself on a regular basis. This is especially important for complex software that modifies the operating system, such as device drivers. Before installing any Apple update, you must check that all such modifications that you use are compatible.
3. Don't install crapware, such as “themes,” "haxies," “add-ons,” “toolbars,” “enhancers," “optimizers,” “accelerators,” "boosters," “extenders,” “cleaners,” "doctors," "tune-ups," “defragmenters,” “firewalls,” "barriers," “guardians,” “defenders,” “protectors,” most “plugins,” commercial "virus scanners,” "disk tools," or "utilities." With very few exceptions, this stuff is useless, or worse than useless. Above all, avoid any software that purports to change the look and feel of the user interface.
The more actively promoted the product, the more likely it is to be garbage. The most extreme example is the “MacKeeper” scam.
As a rule, the only software you should install is that which directly enables you to do the things you use a computer for — such as creating, communicating, and playing — and does not modify the way other software works. Use your computer; don't fuss with it.
Safari extensions, and perhaps the equivalent for other web browsers, are a partial exception to the above rule. Most are safe, and they're easy to get rid of if they don't work. Some may cause the browser to crash or otherwise malfunction. Some are malicious. Use with caution, and install only well-known extensions from relatively trustworthy sources, such as the Safari Extensions Gallery.
Never install any third-party software unless you know how to uninstall it. Otherwise you may create problems that are very hard to solve.
4. Beware of trojans. A trojan is malicious software (“malware”) that the user is duped into installing voluntarily. Such attacks were rare on the Mac platform until sometime in 2011, but are now increasingly common, and increasingly dangerous.
There is some built-in protection against downloading malware, but you can’t rely on it — the attackers are always at least one day ahead of the defense. You can’t rely on third-party protection either. What you can rely on is common-sense awareness — not paranoia, which only makes you more vulnerable.
Never install software from an untrustworthy or unknown source. If in doubt, do some research. Any website that prompts you to install a “codec” or “plugin” that comes from the same site, or an unknown site, is untrustworthy. Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be acquired directly from the developer. No intermediary is acceptable, and don’t trust links unless you know how to parse them. Any file that is automatically downloaded from a web page without your having requested it should go straight into the Trash. A website that claims you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, is rogue.
In OS X 10.7.5 or later, downloaded applications and Installer packages that have not been digitally signed by a developer registered with Apple are blocked from loading by default. The block can be overridden, but think carefully before you do so.
Because of recurring security issues in Java, it’s best to disable it in your web browsers, if it’s installed. Few websites have Java content nowadays, so you won’t be missing much. This action is mandatory if you’re running any version of OS X older than 10.6.8 with the latest Java update. Note: Java has nothing to do with JavaScript, despite the similar names. Don't install Java unless you're sure you need it. Most people don't.
5. Don't fill up your boot volume. A common mistake is adding more and more large files to your home folder until you start to get warnings that you're out of space, which may be followed in short order by a boot failure. This is more prone to happen on the newer Macs that come with an internal SSD instead of the traditional hard drive. The drive can be very nearly full before you become aware of the problem. While it's not true that you should or must keep any particular percentage of space free, you should monitor your storage consumption and make sure you're not in immediate danger of using it up. According to Apple documentation, you need at least 9 GB of free space on the startup volume for normal operation.
If storage space is running low, use a tool such as the free application OmniDiskSweeper to explore your volume and find out what's taking up the most space. Move rarely-used large files to secondary storage.
6. Relax, don’t do it. Besides the above, no routine maintenance is necessary or beneficial for the vast majority of users; specifically not “cleaning caches,” “zapping the PRAM,” "resetting the SMC," “rebuilding the directory,” "defragmenting the drive," “running periodic scripts,” “dumping logs,” "deleting temp files," “scanning for viruses,” "purging memory," "checking for bad blocks," "testing the hardware," or “repairing permissions.” Such measures are either completely pointless or are useful only for solving problems, not for prevention.
The very height of futility is running an expensive third-party application called “Disk Warrior” when nothing is wrong, or even when something is wrong and you have backups, which you must have. Disk Warrior is a data-salvage tool, not a maintenance tool, and you will never need it if your backups are adequate. Don’t waste money on it or anything like it.

I want to clear out my MacBook and reinstall snow leopard. How

I want to clear out my MacBook and reinstall snow leopard. I have disc. How do I do this

Insert it, restart with the C key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the drive, and install the OS. If you're going to be selling or giving away the computer, securely delete all the files which may contain sensitive data first, and include the disk with it.
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Db_associate fails with : Lock table is out of available lock entries

Hi
Occasionally on startup my app needs to rebuild its secondary database, so I call db_associate with DB_CREATE set. If the primary db is large the associate fails with "Lock table is out of available lock entries". Both databases are hashes, so I have not configured any special lock sizes as I didn't think I needed to.
What lock configuration does db_associate need to succeed?
I am using version 4.7.25
Thanks
Ashley

Hi Ashley,
You should be sizing the locking subsystem with high enough values so the secondary database rebuilds successfully, then run the "db_stat -C" utility and see how many locks, lock objects and lockers did you need to perform the operation and reconfigure the locking subsystem with values slightly bigger than what you needed, so you make sure that you'll have enough resources for the next time you'll rebuild the secondary.
"Lock table is out of available lock entries" means that the Berkeley DB locking subsystem has not been configured for enough locks. For more information, see the "Configuring locking: sizing the system" section of the Berkeley DB Reference Guide, included in your download package and also available at:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17076_01/html/programmer_reference/lock_max.html
To see what locks are held in the database environment at any time, you can dump the lock table using the -Cl options:
% db_stat -h [database environment directory] -Cl -N
Additional documentation:
db_stat: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17076_02/html/api_reference/C/db_stat.html
set_lk_max_locks: http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E17076_01/html/api_reference/C/envset_lk_max_locks.html
Bogdan Coman

HELP! Adobe Production Premium on a decked out 2014 macbook pro 13 inch.

Hello fine apple community.
I have a few questions that hopefully someone can help out with. I've tried to search high and low but had no luck.
I currently have an imac for my video editing needs. I have Adobe CS5 Production Premium. I would like to get a second computer to do some video stuff while i'm at work when I have downtime. Mostly editing in Premiere and some effects work in After Effects. Nothing major, just keying, green screen work, etc. I also do a lot of Photoshop.
With my uses listed above, I was looking at getting a decked out 13inch macbook pro. I was planning on updated the processor to - 2.8 dual core intel i7 processor. I was also going to upgrade the ram to 16GB. I don't think there's anything else I could upgrade with this model.
My question is, will the above macbook pro handle Premiere, after effects and photoshop?
I've tried to do some reading about dedicated GPU vs the integrated that is in the 13 inch macbook pros. I'm kind of confused on all that stuff and have never been able to find an answer if a macbook pro 13 inch will handle Adobe software with it's integrated processor?
Secondly, I feel like a pain asking this but when editing on premiere, I read that you should always have your video clips and your project saved to an external harddrive.... I'm guessing that's the external scratch disk? As it ill use of less processing power and ram than if you were editing on your internal harddrive? Is this correct? Should all video work be done with the project and video clips saved on an external harddrive?
Any other tips that I should be aware of when handling editing video?
Thanks so much.

That's an odd problem. If it were me I think I'd do a full backup to an external drive and reinstall the OS from the Recovery partition. If an "in-place" install (meaning overwriting the existing system files) doesn't work, the next step would be to wipe the disk and install a fresh copy.

Wifi keeps dropping out on MacBook Pro after installing Yosemite

Wifi keeps dropping out on MacBook Pro after installing Yosemite. This is not good. Apparently, a lot of people are having this issue with Yosemite. Any suggestions for my MacBook Pro? It's bad enough that Yosemite looks so boring, but to have a major issue like constantly disconnecting from wifi is deplorable.
I plan to keep Mavericks on my iMac until this issue is resolved.

Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
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Also try turning off Bluetooth.

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