Mac OS 9.1 password

I have a Mac OS 9.1 and when I open it, it asks" This Macintosh is protected by Sesame .Please identify yourself ".but I dont know the password. What can I do?

Can you boot the machine successfully with Extensions Off? To try that, restart or noot, immediately press the Shift key and keep it held down until the desktop has fully loaded.
If that wirks, then go into the System Folder and look for a control panel and/or extension(s) related to Sesame. If you find any, drag such out onto the desktop. Then try a normal restart.
If that doesn't work (if Sesame still interrupts), then try booting the machine to any valid CD you may have - an OS 9 Install CD is best, but one for TechTool or DiskWarrior would also work. Once booted to the CD go into the System Folder on the hard drive and look for items (control panel or extensions) related to Sesame, dragging any such found out to the desktop. Then try a normal restart.

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