So I've had this laptop forever and I thought it was broken and never used it for 2+ years. I recently moved and I discovered it does work, but I cant update anything without the admin password (which I forgot). I have EVERYTHING that goes with it, so i figured no problem I can follow the directions to reset it with the install disc.
Problem: I follow all instructions (put in disc, reset computer, hold down "c") and I get a screen that says blah blah type "mac-boot" to boot or type "shut-down" to shut down (instructions don't say anything about this screen) I figure I'll type mac-boot. Then I get a screen with just the mac face inside a folder and it will occasionally flash a "?" inside the folder than go back to the mac face. I don't know what to do now, I wait and nothing happens, I tried pressing buttons, but nothing happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated, otherwise I'll have to go down to the applestore
My problem sounds somewhat similar to this thread, except I CAN start my computer like normal, but i cant change my password, so I can't update anything.https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/597541/
crappy pics, if it helps :
Sorry if I'm just a complete moron
Problem: I follow all instructions (put in disc, reset computer, hold down "c") and I get a screen that says blah blah type "mac-boot" to boot or type "shut-down" to shut down (instructions don't say anything about this screen) I figure I'll type mac-boot. Then I get a screen with just the mac face inside a folder and it will occasionally flash a "?" inside the folder than go back to the mac face. I don't know what to do now, I wait and nothing happens, I tried pressing buttons, but nothing happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated, otherwise I'll have to go down to the applestore
My problem sounds somewhat similar to this thread, except I CAN start my computer like normal, but i cant change my password, so I can't update anything.https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/597541/
crappy pics, if it helps :


Sorry if I'm just a complete moron