I have just bought a Macbook and found out that it is password protected, but because I bought it second hand I have no discs with it. Is it possible to reset the password on the user without the discs?
2007-10-21 20:11:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It isn't possible without the disc. Take it back to the old owner, and ask him to log in, or take it to an Apple shop and they will be able to reset your password.
2007-10-21 20:20:51 · answer #1 · answered by jlao04 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you have bought a second hand Mac. You will need to know the Admin password to make any changes otherwise you need to re install the OS.
System Prefs>Accounts>Password
Macs don't have a BIOS or CMOS to reset.
2007-10-21 20:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the best way would be to get yourself a set of Install DVDs for your model Mac from Apple and use those to Erase and Install Mac OS X. Or bring it in to an Apple store let them Erase and Install OS X and you can then buy the discs from them. It might cost you for the service.
2007-10-21 20:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Elbert 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring it back to Apple with proof that you own the laptop and they'll reset it for a fee. You could also just ask the person you bought it off for the password.
Though I suspect you may have more trouble waiting for you.
2007-10-21 20:44:32 · answer #4 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its time to take a ride to Apple Care once again. Without the original disc, no clue man.
2016-05-24 03:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it in to the Apple store and talk to them about your problem, they're really nice and will probably help you.
2007-10-21 20:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by .PANiC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reset the cmos to clear everything and restore bios to its defaults
2007-10-21 20:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋