OSX update and password

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barrywade

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Hi all,

Just updated by powerbook to OSX.3 from OS9. When I rebooted a window offering shut down, restart or logon appeared along with a profile and a password prompt that I though was dead and gone. I can't access my computer because the guy whose profile it is can't remember the password. Meanwhile I cannot access my laptop or my work. Can I get around this problem or change the profile or password. I just want to access my computer. Arghhhhhh, please help!
 
Launch the Mac with the install CD/DVD (hold down the "c" button during startup to boot from disk drive). When the install starts popping up, go the Finder menu items and select "Reset Password". This will reset the Macs password.
 
I'm assuming that the dialog that comes up when you try to shut down says "There are other users logged into this computer.....etc"

In that case, the username and password of any Admin on that Mac will work.
 
Satcomer said:
Launch the Mac with the install CD/DVD (hold down the "c" button during startup to boot from disk drive). When the install starts popping up, go the Finder menu items and select "Reset Password". This will reset the Macs password.
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Ra3ndy thanks for your help but Satcomer you hit the nail on the head. Thank you very much. You deserve an award you genius.
 
Ra3ndy thanks for your help but Satcomer you hit the nail on the head. Thank you very much. You deserve an award you genius.
 
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