How to reset admin root password on Mac ?

by Ryan On June 10, 2009 | MAC | Hits: 124

Software you need: Mac OS X install disk

" Recently, I forgot my Mac admin root password, while I can't start a new account or change the root password. I'm wondering that if there is way to reset admin root password on Mac. Please give me a guide as soon as possible. "

Don't be so dispirited. After reading this article, you will be surprised how simple to reset admin root password on Mac.

Step by step guide: How to reset admin root password on Mac ?

Step1 Make sure you have an install disk in hand.

First, you should find a Mac OS X install disk, of course, you can use a copy of Mac OS X. Then you should try to set the computer root from a replacement boot disk.

Step2 Restart OS and go into the install process.

Double click on the " Install Mac OS " icon and you'll get a window with a big graphic (this is one place where Apple isn't subtle!) and a restart button. Click on it, and your PowerBook will restart and go straight to the install process.

Step3 Reset admin root password.

Just click through windows far enough until you get the regular set of choices on the menu bar. One of those menus is Utilities and one of the choices on that menu is Reset Password....

Step4 Restart your computer.

After resetting password, then choose Quit from the Installer menu and when your computer restarts, you'll now know the admin password.

Note: Anyone with an OS install disk can restart off their disk and reset your password without knowing your existing password, so your admin password is only of limited security.

OK, we have done. Do you know how to reset Mac admin root password on Mac now? If you still have no idea, you can leave me some messages or post a comment on the article.

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