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forgot my username and password
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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i bought a laptop of a mate but i haven't got the password for it so how could i get in to the laptop or reformat it.
its a apple powerbook g4 titanium
i got username btw
(Last edited by gpro; Feb 7, 2008 at 09:10 AM.
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2 Ghz, 2GB Ram, leopard - Mac Pro
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Is this a boot password or a login password? If the latter, you can reformat the drive by booting off of external media such as the Tiger/Leopard install DVD.
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc:
Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.
NOTE: If you are using Remote Install Mac OS X, make sure your computer is set up for remote installation, and then continue from step 3.
Using Remote Install Mac OS X
When you hear the startup tone, press and hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.
In the Installer, choose Utilities > Reset Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Originally Posted by DCJ001 
To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc:
Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.
NOTE: If you are using Remote Install Mac OS X, make sure your computer is set up for remote installation, and then continue from step 3.
Using Remote Install Mac OS X
When you hear the startup tone, press and hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.
In the Installer, choose Utilities > Reset Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.
I have used this method on a friends Macbook Pro. I can vouch and say it works. 
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Jun 2001
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Originally Posted by gpro
i bought a laptop of a mate but i haven't got the password for it so how could i get in to the laptop or reformat it.
its a apple powerbook g4 titanium
Your "friend" sells you his powerbook, doesn't give you the password and left all his data and account on it ?
RRRRRRIIIIIIGGGGHT. 
-t
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Toronto CA
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I believe the usual disapprobation about "stolen computers" should be recorded here.
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