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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

How to Reset OS X Password without installation CD

To start the process you need to enter terminal and create a new admin account:
  1. Reboot.
  2. Hold Apple + S down after you hear the chime.
  3. When you get text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):
    mount -uw /
    rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
    shutdown -h now
  4. After rebooting you should have a brand new admin account. When you login as the new admin you can simply delete the old one and you’re good to go again!
Source:Gigaom.com

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