Mac Tip: Reset Password without knowing Old One

Just a tip for Mac users out there on how to change your password without knowing the existing one. You'll need: A Macintosh computer and your original OS X install discs that comes in the "Everything Else" Package.

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[codyacomputerman1]

can u send me a copy of the disk or something like that

[theapplechannelHD]

@codyacomputerman1 I would be happy to do so, if it would work. Sadly, you must use the disk that came with your Mac. This is because the disk is registered to your particular Mac - sorry.

[DeathTeamMachinema]

Thanks. Now my dad won't yell at me to fix his pass problem ^.^

THANKZ

[theapplechannelHD]

@LamaWazzan Thanks for watching

[MacbookMiller]

Does it come with macbook pro cause i can't find mine and if so then where?

[lildeizel6454]

-.- come to find out i didnt even had a password but thanks anyway..lol

[jbaseballci16]

@theapplechannelHD what if u don't hv the disk?

[VintageVee]

I followed through but I don't get the top bar so I can't change my password... help?

[m33lad]

no disk! :'(

[musaib98]

thanx alot man this really helped me....

[bbefreckles1]

Quick Q' Once this password is re set, will I be able to use the new password for software updates. Thanks