I'm an idiot. Changed my password, forgot what it is.

[devburke]

So this morning I changed my OS X password and didn't write it down anywhere. It was something pretty random, and I don't know if I'd even recognize it if I thought of it. I know, I know, I'm an idiot and didn't do anything right here. I'm the only user on this computer, don't have a master password set up, and don't have my install disc for another month and a half (due to my AmeriCorps program I'm moving around a lot and didn't bring it travelling with me).

Is there anything I can do short of taking it to an Apple Store?

I know some of you may think I just stole this computer, but I swear that is not the case. I don't know how to prove that to you, but it's the truth.

 

[mafiaman]

try using this website.

http://lifehacker.com/278898/reset-your-lost-os-x-password

 

[mrsir2009]

If your using Snow Leopard just click the "lost password" button on the login screen. This may work with Leopard too...

 

[Attonine]

I didn't read your post properly! deleted.

 

[rumorguy]

how to reset password--from apple

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274