Single user mode in MAC OS X

[omni1787]

Hi,

I have installed MAC OS X on my vmware. I have forgot root password. Is there any possibility to reset it?

Many many thanks in advance.

Thanks,
Pras

 

[benwiggy]

Lots of things here.
1. There is no root user password by default. Did you enable it?
2. What version of OS X; what VM software; what real OS and hardware?

Most of the usual methods might not work in a virtual environment.

 

[switon]

Hi,

I have installed MAC OS X on my vmware. I have forgot root password. Is there any possibility to reset it?

Many many thanks in advance.

Thanks,
Pras

Yes, you can reset your root password...send me a PM and I'll explain.

Switon

 

[chown33]

Yes, you can reset your root password...send me a PM and I'll explain.

Newbies don't have PM privileges until reaching 5 posts.

I found plenty of results just googling:
mac os single user reset password

 

[benwiggy]

Yes, you can reset your root password...send me a PM and I'll explain.

It's not a secret. A quick Google will reveal how, as will the link I provided.

 

[switon]

It's not a secret. A quick Google will reveal how, as will the link I provided.

Hi benwiggy,

The method I was thinking of does not require a reboot into recovery mode but allows the root password to be reset without knowing the root password or the firmware password.

Regards,
Switon