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#1
August 19th, 2007, 04:16 PM
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 Override Admin. Password?? Hi folks- Gloomy situation and I need some help. My dad was a recent convert to Mac, and he had a MacMini at home. He passed away a few months ago, and now as my mom and I are trying to clean things up on the machine, I can't do a damn thing because it's all password protected. We've tried his three usual handles and passwords, but to no avail. Is there a way I can override or reset or something to change the admin. access??? Thanks a bunch you guys!  |
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#2
August 19th, 2007, 04:24 PM
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| Start up with the original install disk; there is a Password Reset utility in the menu that comes up before any install processes are started. Also Disk Utility, which can perform repairs that can only be done externally. |
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#3
August 19th, 2007, 04:32 PM
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| Will that not completely erase and reinstall the entire OS? Is there an option to JUST change the password without disrupting anything else? When I tried to repaair permission from disk utility, that required a password too. |
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#4
August 19th, 2007, 04:39 PM
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| If you start up install disk, you will get the normal menu at the top of your screen. Click the Utilities menu and select the reset password option. This will NOT erase any files, but you will loose the stored keychains (remembered passwords). The exception is if he has Filevault enabled, and I'm not sure how you can access the files if they are under that. Another option is do start up the password-reset program in the install disk, but set a password for the System Administrator. You will then be able to login as root (system administrator), and see the protected files.
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#6
August 19th, 2007, 04:55 PM
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| Have you tried: System Preferences->Accounts->Password->Change Password? There MIGHT be a hint (or actual password) in the hint box. As I/we have no idea if your "story" is true or you're trying to break into someone else's computer; I, for one, think you're on your own. No offense!
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#7
August 19th, 2007, 05:08 PM
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| I understand your suspicion, but I AM offended. You can go to http://www.hanfordsentinel.com and look up the obituary for Jack L Spain. You can see by my username that IS my dad. |
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#8
August 19th, 2007, 07:40 PM
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| Truly sorry, but certainly I do not know you. I tried not to offend. I'm sorry I failed. I did, however, attempt to help to the extent of my knowledge.
__________________ MBP, 17", 2.6 Mhz Core 2 Duo, 4G RAM, 200G 7200 drive, Hi-Def. Glossy screen; iPhone |
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