I have forgotten my passcode and didn't write it down. Would anyone know if there is a way I could re-set my passcode?
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Forgotten Passcode
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I have forgotten my passcode and didn't write it down. Would anyone know if there is a way I could re-set my passcode?
Thanks
Can't you see if the password hint refreshes your memory? I think that 3 wrong entries with OS X and you get a password hint prompt.
The password hint didn't refresh my memory. This computer is nearly 10 years old and I am going to get a new one but I wanted to clean this out first. Darn !!
Thanks John I will try it now.
[doublepost=1456007174][/doublepost]John, that is for Maverick. I don't have Maverick. I have snow leopard.
The following uses OS X version 10.9 (Mavericks) as the recovery methods can be different for earlier versions of OS X.
[doublepost=1456007174][/doublepost]John, that is for Maverick. I don't have Maverick. I have snow leopard.
The following uses OS X version 10.9 (Mavericks) as the recovery methods can be different for earlier versions of OS X.
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You can boot off the recovery disc that came with it and reset it in Terminal once booted.
http://osxdaily.com/2010/02/21/reset-a-lost-password-in-mac-os-x/
http://osxdaily.com/2010/02/21/reset-a-lost-password-in-mac-os-x/
How does a 'stupid' like me, boot off Mr Brightside. I don't know what that means.
Oh, I looked at the link, think I can do it, I'll try and let you know. Thanks
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Password not saved
The password you entered has not been saved to the user System Administaror (root)
You may not have permission to edit this disc or a general failure has occured.
OK
Oh, I looked at the link, think I can do it, I'll try and let you know. Thanks
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[doublepost=1456009753][/doublepost]Can't do it. I got to the password part and pressed ok (thought I had it) but a sign came up and this is what it said:
Password not saved
The password you entered has not been saved to the user System Administaror (root)
You may not have permission to edit this disc or a general failure has occured.
OK
Here are the instruction for Snow Leopard: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5381
1: Reboot the computer and hold the command and s keys down to enter single user mode.
You will need a wired/built in keyboard, a PC one will work, the Windows key is the command key.
2: When you get control, type fsck -fy and press enter, it will take a bit to finish
3: Next type mount -uw / (there is a space before and after -uw) this mounts the drive
4: Next type ls /Users this will list the Users on the machine so you can get the name
5: Next type passwd username (where username is the name of the account)
6: Enter the new password twice, you won't see anything.
7: Once inside, your going to have problems with Keychain.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1631 https://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544
1: Reboot the computer and hold the command and s keys down to enter single user mode.
You will need a wired/built in keyboard, a PC one will work, the Windows key is the command key.
2: When you get control, type fsck -fy and press enter, it will take a bit to finish
3: Next type mount -uw / (there is a space before and after -uw) this mounts the drive
4: Next type ls /Users this will list the Users on the machine so you can get the name
5: Next type passwd username (where username is the name of the account)
6: Enter the new password twice, you won't see anything.
7: Once inside, your going to have problems with Keychain.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1631 https://support.apple.com/kb/TS1544