Purchased MacBook Air...I am administrator and only user. Forgot the admin ID and password. Would like to start over and reboot
JJust purchased a MacBook Air.
i Am the administrator and only user. It somehow lost the Admin ID and password... Hint does not work.
would ould like to to reset everything or just reboot and start the registration and setup from the beginning. No saved items so nothing would be lost in a total reboot
what is the best option please. Migrating from a PC so everything is a bit confusing
i know how to reset it....
check this... http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-2330386/restore-macbook-air-factory-settings.htm l
i have done it two time well it will ask you to download OS X again..
Aayush
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