Password Issue

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bc_spyder

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I recently acquired a used powerbook g4 with mac ver 10.3.9 online and was doing fine till I realised that I need a password to drag stuff into applications. It is also asking to authenticate user in other areas in the system. I was told that I should delete everything and reinstall mac os. What do you guys think? And if thats what I need to do, could you help me out and break down exactly how I would go about this. I'm new to mac so i would appreciate all the help I can get.

P.S There was nothing in keychain, and I havent been able to reach the seller.
 
Assuming you have install disc, place the disc in your CD drive and reboot, holding down the 'C' key. Eventually you will come to the Intaller window.

Click on "Installer" in the top left menu bar and scroll down to Reset Password. Change either (or both) the Administrator and User(s) passwords but NOT the Root password.
 
So if I forgot my password, used the above instructions, I would not lose any of my data? I'm scared of losing everything on my computer but I completely forgot my password!
 
No, as long as you don't actually click "Install" then you'll be fine. The Change Password function is there because it's very common to forget your password.

Just pick something with some permanent meaning to you.
 
bc_spyder

Since this is used and you just got it, I would reformat the drive and start fresh. This way you won't have any problems, if there are any at all on the system.

Boot from the OS disc by holding the C key down. After you see the Installer window, go up to the Installer Menu to Disk Utility and use that to erase the drive and format as Extended. When done, quit Disk Utility and continue with the Installer. You can use the Customize Option to not include any langauges or printers you don't need, saves a lot of space.
 
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