How to reset your OS X password without an OS X CD?

Last update on October 31, 2009 08:25 AM by aakai1056
Published by aakai1056

How to reset your OS X password without an OS X CD?





Issue


I forgot my admin password and I lost my OS X disk! How can I reset the admin password?

Solution


Here is the best and easiest way how to reset your OS X password without an OS X CD.
The Working solution for me was to create a new admin
You can create new admin like this by deleting a specific file.

You need to enter terminal and create a new admin account:
  • Reboot
  • Hold apple + s down after you hear the chime.
  • When you get text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):
  • mount -uw /
  • rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
  • shutdown -h now
  • After rebooting you should have a brand new admin account. When you login as the new admin you can simply delete the old one and you're good to go again!

Note


Please note that Apple stores won’t reset it for you. Computer shops may charge you $50 to $200 trying to reinstall the Mac and failing at end.

Thanks to xpcman for this tip on the forum.
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