Forgotten Passcode

[Miss Trust]

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 🙂

 

[CooperBox]

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.

 

[Miss Trust]

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 !!

 

[JohnDS]

Try method 4, here: http://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/how-change-admin-password-mac-3535328/

 

[Miss Trust]

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.

 

[Mr_Brightside_@]

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/

 

[Miss Trust]

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
[doublepost=1456009582][/doublepost]

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

[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

 

[JohnDS]

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

 

[Miss Trust]

Problem solved, Yaaaaa. Thank you all very much. You were so helpful.

Miss Trust