How do I eliminate the need for a password on an Ibook G4 running OS X?

Question

One of my friends started screwing around with my Mac Ibook G4 and now every time i start up or want to install anything new, i need to enter my password.

Specifically: how do I eliminate this from happening? I've already tried deleting the password in the System Preferences > Users (it tells me first that anyone could access my computer, and then it tells me my password is too short and i need to set a new one); and i've also tried fiddling with the whole automatic login option, to no avail.

I'm not too literate on Mac, as you can plainly see, but i think that i've tried just about every option on every menu in the system.

Any ideas?

Mojo_wire: I do not have the system disk, i misplaced it. Thanks anyway.

Anybody else? Whoever gives me something that will work gets the 10 points.

Answer 1

I've changed mine back and forth several times using the automatic login. No problems. At one point, I've gone without a password, and that worked fine, too, although I wouldn't recommend it.

Answer 2

To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc:

Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.
When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.
When the Installer appears, choose Utilities > Reset Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.
Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the disc.

Answer 3

idk