MacBook Pro :: Never Set Firmware Password - Gray Lock Screen
May 4, 2012
I got a mid-2011 Macbook Pro (OS X 10.7.3) and I have never set a firmware password for it, and now, out of the blue, when I boot using option I get a grey screen with a lockpad and a password field, I typed every password I can think of and none of the are correct. I have never set a firmware password, I would remember that, maybe it's a new malware?
Tried everything to boot to a different state but it would rather boot normally to OS X or I would get that grey lock. I can boot to DVD by choosing the DVD in the Start Up disk option, but it's useless, since I need the old password to turn off or change the firmware password. It will go to a grey screen with the lock if Option key is pressed during boot, so, that's useless too...no need to say cmd-opt-o-f is useless. Is there any other way?
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Jun 22, 2012
When using setup asst. on my new MacBook pro, I get to a gray screen that wants my password. I have not set up the password yet and can not get past that screen.
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011)
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I have an iMac 20'' running Snow Leopard and I want to keep my screen on (to be more specifically, I need to keep it on with a photo on it, always) but when someone moves the mouse or press a key I don't want them to access my computer without entering my password. (like a transparent screen lock app) I think you got the idea, can you recommend me a software that does this?
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One that no one would be able to get in at all? I've read where someone could use the install disc and set a new password. There's no way at all to make my computer totally safe from someone getting into it?
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Is it possible to place a password on a particular file so that if someone has access to your computer they will need a password to open a file?
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May 24, 2012
how to remove macbook air firmware password?
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MacBook Air
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i have never put a firmware password on my mac. But when it did a soft ware update it the mac froze, Then it restarted and now it is asking me for a firmware password.
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I am unable to successfully start-up my 2006 MacBook Air due to not knowing my Firmware password how can I bypass this request
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MacBook Air, need firmware password
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Nov 2, 2010
This is my first mac. Very happy so far (7 seconds boot time is fast!). Anyways, I am used to enable firmware password on my laptops so if it get stolen I know it cant be used. On PC you can usually press a button, get into bios and set it there. After googling around I found out I need something called Open Firmware Password or something from Apple. It says I should install it from the disc, but I didn't get any disc. So where do I get it? Do I find it on the recovery USB? Or can I download it? (I don't have the recovery USB with me, that's why I ask).
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Apr 3, 2006
Some weeks ago, i set the firmware password on m y MacBook Pro. I set it to something complicated but memorable ... But now, of course, I can't remember it!
I've been googleing the subject, but there seems to be nothing about resetting the MB Pros Extensible Firmware.
The problem is even bigger, because I wanted to repair permissions yesterday and thus booted from the indtall dvd. I had forgotten about the EF passeord, so I set the startup disk to be the DVD drive, and now I cant get the machine to boot from its harddrive, so I have no access to my data.
I have tried to remove the 1gig ram block, that should reset the password in the old Open Firmware macs but no dice!
Im desperate because later today Im being interviewed about my mac and tech in general, and i really need my notes and stuff on the mac, plus it would be so embarrassing that iv'e set a password i cant remember - might as well cancel the interview :-(
Is there anyway to make the MBPro boot from the harddrive again, or is there a reset button on the motherboard?
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May 3, 2012
I tried to download the lastes version of open firmware, but it is incompatible with the version of my computer. Don't tell me to use a disk I got with my computer, that would be for a Macbook Pro, not a Macbook, which is what I have. Please tell me if you can find a link to a firmware password program for Mac OSX 10.6.8, or if you have another way of installing a firmware password.
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MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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May 21, 2012
My MacBook Pro (Late 2011) which is fully up to date, no longer boots up. The last thing I did was set a firmware password via Lion Recovery mode. After setting the password, I restarted the MacBook Pro, logged in, unbound the Mac from AD and OD, gave it a different computer name and chanegd the IP settings to DHCP. I shutdown the MacBook, plugged in a Firewire cable and turned it back on whilst holding down "T" to boot into Target Disk Mode.
The screen turned on for a second then suddenly turned off and the light on the front of the MacBook slowly pulses as if its in sleep mode. I've restarted the MacBook several times, with and without holding down any buttons and now it will not boot up properly. When you turn the MacBook on, you can hear the CDROM Drive/HDD moving - like it usually does but with no feedback on the screen. After the normal sounds have stopped the light on the front of the MacBook pulses as if its in sleep mode.
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Mac OS X (10.7.2)
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Jun 9, 2012
I have downloaded Open Firmware Password.dmg at the link provided in the article. Anytime I try to open it, a message comes up: "The following disk images couldn't be opened: Open Firmware Password.dmg, Reason: legacy image should be converted."
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011)
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Sep 7, 2014
I have macbook pro 2011 Early, running Mac OS 10.9.4
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Jun 21, 2012
I created a firmware password long back..I tried to install windows few days back...windows was succesfully installed but my Mac OSX Snow Leapord got crashed..I cant boot my OSX Snow Leapord dvd because i forgot my firmware password..I gave my Notebook to an authorised service centre named ample Technologies...They told me that they cant reset the password...Right now im using windows...Using boot camp control pannel also i cant change my start up...how to go back to mac....I dont want to use windows in my macbook pro..Its Mid 2012 series.Please give me a solution.
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MacBook
Pro
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Apr 29, 2012
Firmware password will not reset. Resetting PRAM fails. Resetting NVRAM in Open Firmware fails. Resetting PMU fails.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3), (MacBook pro 8,1)
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I'm dying to retrieve my info from my old HDD in my MBP but I keep getting all sorts of ideas/advice about the info on the HDD won't be retrievable if there's a BIOS/Firmware password there.... My main focus and concern is all my mp3, avi, jpg, Jpeg files; I care zero for the programs cause I can always get them back...
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)
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A while ago, I set a firmware password on my Unibody MBP's HD and now I'd like to remove it. (I haven't forgotten it or anything, I'd just like to remove it)
I did it using the Leopard install DVD (firmware password utility) but when I open that utility again, there's no option to 'turn it off' .
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Mar 1, 2010
Can someone point me to a link or provide some clarity on what NOT having a firmware password means in terms of security and, as a home user, do i need to put on on?
All my personal files are in 'Knox' dmgs - i work out of the dmgs - works perfectly. But i dont know for sure where else other background/usage info is stored on the computer.
I remember i while back reading that without firmware password if someone got your mbp (physical possession) then they could reset the password and get into your user account (with mac osx cd) ... can someone confirm (im reasonably sure this is correct).
I had the password on my last mbp but havent got around to putting it on this new one. I was about to today but its been awhile and maybe there is new information or perspective for me to consider.
How many of you have a password installed?
What are the pro's & con's?
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My Hard drive crashed, I installed a new harddrive and put my OS disk in and hit the options tab..All I get is a Grey screen with a picture of a lock and a place to put a password. I have tried all my passwords and nothing... I have a Time Capsule with data back up and I was told that you put the OS disk in and go to utilities then selct the time machine and it should restore from there..
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MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
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Need to remove a firmware password on a G5 2.7 Powermac bought on ebay.Have removed half of the ram and tried to reset pram no help. Removed battery, no help.Former owner forgot password, never logged out.
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Powermac G5, MacOS X (10.5)
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