forgotten password macbook pro

[nancychristi]

i can't remember my password and can't log into my macbook pro

[Captain Code]

You can boot of the install CD/DVD and change the password through one of the menu items.

[ian_k]

boot off the mac os cd (hold down alt)

boot up, go to utilities menu, theres an option that says reset password, you select the volume the mac os installation is on and the user acc

[HowEver]

Alternatively, one could return the laptop to its owner.

[ian_k]

lol ooooohh i sense a bit of sarcasm haha

[Rhisiart]

Alternatively, one could return the laptop to its owner.

Ouch!

Hope you are the owner though.

[PBear]

If you created a password hint when you first got the Mac, a password hint page would appear after three missed attempts at logging in.

Has anybody experienced this? I don't think I or my wife even remember the hint we used.