How to Use a Password Reset Disk for Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Insert your Apple Software Restore or Mac OS X Install disk

   Make sure the disk is compatible with the version you are currently using – if not, it could override your settings.
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   Step 2: and start up your Mac.

   You will be taken to the installer – although you will not need to run a full re-installation in order to reset your password. ,, Choose the relevant account, enter your new password, confirm this by entering it once more, and then save your changes. , Your password reset is now complete.
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   Step 3: Wait for your computer to boot up – this may take a little longer than usual.

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   Step 4: To reset your password

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   Step 5: just select the ‘reset password’ option from the ‘Installer’ or ‘Utilities’ menu (this menu option will vary depending on your version of OS).

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   Step 6: You will be asked to select the user account you wish to reset the password for

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   Step 7: from a drop-down list of options.

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   Step 8: Quit the reset password screen

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   Step 9: and then quit the installer.

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