[Maseeh]

Can this be done WITHOUT the cd? I can only login to one of my user names and this one has strict privileges set. I know there is a way to do it with the installation cd, but is there a way to reset the password without one?

[rickey939]

I assume you don't have the CD and that is why you are asking?

[CatOne]

Originally Posted by Maseeh

Can this be done WITHOUT the cd? I can only login to one of my user names and this one has strict privileges set. I know there is a way to do it with the installation cd, but is there a way to reset the password without one?

Not that I'm aware of.

[Chuckit]

Restart the computer and while it's starting up, hold command-S. This will start up in Single-User Mode, which gives you a root command line. At this point, type the following commands:

Code:
mount -uw /

cd /private/var/db

rm .AppleSetupDone

exit

Your computer should now allow you to create a new administrator just the same as the first time you turned it on. From here, you can do whatever fixes you need.