Reset my admin password without losing everything

i bought my MacBook pro second hand and the admin password is different. The
macbook has all my uni documents and photos on it, is there anyway I can reset it without losing all my
Documents?

If you're running 10.7 Lion check this article
http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/24/reset-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-password/

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    Boot to the Recovery HD:
    Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
    When the menubar appears select Terminal from the Utilities menu. Enter resetpassword at the prompt and press RETURN. Follow instructions in the dialog window that will appear.
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    If anyone could please help me!
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    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101

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    How can i reset my admin password on my macbook pro without knowing the original password?

    Insert a compatible Mac OS X DVD, restart with the Option key held down, and use its Reset Password utility. If the computer has a firmware password set, you need to know that.
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    Hi, I forgot my admin password and can start my Macbook 13

    With 10.4, 10.5 or 10.6 put your install DVD into the optical drive (CD/DVD drive) and reboot. Be sure to either use the disc that came with your Mac, or, if you installed a later Mac OS X version from disc, use the newer disc. As soon as you hear the boot chime, hold down the "c" key on your keyboard (or the Option Key until the Install Disk shows up) until the apple shows up. That will force your MacBook to boot from the install DVD in the optical drive.
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    Hi, it's been a few months since I've had my Macbook Pro, but I need help. I completely forgot my admin password because I never really use it, but I am trying to make changes to my laptop and need it. Is there any way that I can reset my admin password WITHOUT deleting any of my stuff? I have a lot of school work saved on my laptop, and I absolutely cannot lose it! Please help! Also, can you please give step by step directions? I am not the best with technology, so I need to know exactly what to do. Please help!

    Snow Leopard and earlier:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1274
    Lion and later:
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4101

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  • How to Reset Windows 8 Admin Password without Disk

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    Daniel

    Then, I'd give it back to them and insist on one with the factory-provided OS. Barring that, put a bootable backup/clone onto an ext HD, boot into recovery mode, wipe the drive, and restore the OS. That will be Apple's nonbutchered OS. Then, on first boot use the Setup Assistant to migrate from the backup/clone.

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  • I bought a used Macbook that came with the OS 10.7 upgrade, How can I reset the admin password?

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