How to reset admin. name and password.

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jasto959

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I have an old 333mhz iMac with os 10.1.5 that I need to reset the administrator name and password on. I am trying to install 10.3 on the Mac but when I put disc 1 in it asks me for the admin. name and password.
I got the iMac on craigslist about 6 months ago and can't get ahold of the seller now.
I want to go to 10.3 so I can use a printer I have.

Thanks Jack
 
You can boot directly from the 10.3 CD by rebooting the Mac with the 10.3 Install CD in the drive, and holding down the letter 'c' as the system boots (right after the chime -- keep it held down).

Then, you can format the hard drive (read: wipe everything off of it) and install 10.3. This will wipe any data already on the hard drive and install 10.3, fresh. No admin password needed.
 
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