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Forgot Password

If you don't remember your administrator password, you can reset it using Apple's built-in Recovery HD menu.

1

Quit OnyX.

2

Restart the computer while holding down Command-R until the Apple logo appears.

3

In the menu bar, choose Utilities > Terminal, and click the Continue button.

4

In the Terminal window, type the following: resetpassword

5

Press the Return key.

6

Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

Be sure to change the password for your login keychain to match your new account password so your keychain is unlocked when you log in.