Anyway around the boot up password?

[mrjef31]

I cant remember my password on my mini and the "hint" isnt helping....anything i can do?
i havent fired up the mini in months, cant remember which letters are CAPS
thanks for the help

 

[ideal.dreams]

If its running snow leopard you can put in the install disc and use the password reset utility.

 

[Comeagain?]

Write a better tip on the computers you still use.

And for lion, holding command+r will let you get to the same utility as in Snow Leopard. If you search on Cult of Mac, they have a good tutorial.