If you ever forgot you Mac OS X login password, here is what to do

November 6th, 2009 by Sandy Tanamas in Mac OS X Tips

Well, as long as you have not turned on the FileFault, you will be okay. But, if the FileFault is turned on, and you forgot your password, then the files will be locked forever. FileFault will do the oneway encryption, so there is no option to do the reverse enginering.

If you are the user (not the administrator) you can just as the Administrator to reset your password. But, if you are the Administrator, then:

Have your DVD installer ready.
Insert the DVD to the tray
Restart and press down the letter ‘C’. It will load the installer DVD
On the first screen, select Installer > Reset Password
Select your account and make up a new password.
Reboot

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