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How to change the Admin Password

Hi, how do i change the admin password in Mac OS X?
I've read all the tutorials on the internet, but i
dont have the instalation disk. Is there any other
way to change the admin password? If anyone can help
me, that would me great! i need to install some anivirus
software, but need the admin password, Thanks ~
Dec 27 '10 #1
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Dormilich
8,658 Expert Mod 8TB
AFAIK, you need either the installation disk or the current admin password.
Dec 28 '10 #2
Do you know if the root user is enabled? How do you log in, with a drop down of user names or two text boxes?
Feb 15 '11 #3
Dormilich
8,658 Expert Mod 8TB
the root user is not enabled to log-in. you would have to use sudo/su to get temporary root access.
Feb 15 '11 #4

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