IMac (Intel) :: How To Bypass Administrator Password
Jul 1, 2014
I am running OS X Mavericks, and when I want to, let's say, install a Sims 3 game, it asks for my administrator password. Now since someone else owns the computer (and they don't want me to know their password but I can install the games with their permission) I don't know the admin password, and I want to know, is there a way to bypass that admin password without having to reset it to a pass I know? Or do I just have to deal with the fact that I have to ask?
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Dec 4, 2014
In my User & Groups, it shows that a System Administrator with standard access is the current user for my iMac.A "System Administrator" is using an iCloud password to log in and unlock the screen. I cannot delete the user, nor change their password.I am running OS X Yosemite 10.10.1I purchased the iMac from a school closing auction.I know little of apple computers - be gentle.
I want to remove the "System Administrator" who recently appeared (within the last few days).How do I make my computer more secure? (I changed my iTunes password already.)
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iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)
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May 17, 2009
I have an old school Indigo IMac. It was my uncle's and unfortunately he just passed away. I am attempting to install software but it wants the password. Obviously I cant ask my uncle. If I can not install my apps then this Mac will be worthless to me.
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May 15, 2012
how do i reset admin password if i forgot password and do not have start up disk
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)
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Jun 6, 2012
How can you change administrator password without the old password. The owner has died and no one has the password
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)
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May 21, 2012
I can't remember my administrator password for my mac.
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iMac
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Feb 6, 2012
After connecting my two iMacs for migration . I was not able to log into my new mac . The password is not correct although , when using the same password on the older iMAC it works fine.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.2)
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Mar 8, 2012
My brother in law helped me set up my computer when I first got it, and told me I should have a password on my computer. He set it up, but lost it and doesn't remember the password at all. I have been using it this way, but I need to download software to it now and I am being asked for a password to download Adobe Reader of all things.
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iMac
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Jun 6, 2012
I'm trying to update Flash Player and it is asking me for my admin password. I forgot it. How can I find it or get a new one?
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
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Jun 11, 2012
I forgot my administrator password how do I recover it?
Info:iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)
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Apr 30, 2012
My wife and I have forgotten the administrator password on our 27" Mac OS X computer. We are running Version 10.7.3 on our computer. I tried to used the previous help discussions posted on the page (holding down the C Key at start-up, but none of the suggestions seems to be working to get me where I need to be at (Factory Start-up page). Also I do not have a operating disc at this time.Â
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iMac (24-inch Early 2009), Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Jul 31, 2008
I have Macbook Pro running MAC OS X. I can boot the computer and use it but every time I try to download a new program or add a user or anything it asks me for the password, I don't have this password. Is there any way to by pass this without losing all my programs and information? I am desperate!
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Feb 21, 2009
I need to get past the admin pass. When I try to update something it says "Please type an Admin Name and Password" and I don't know my dad's pass. Any way to get past the password thing without him knowing?
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Dec 3, 2014
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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Apr 16, 2009
My father has an eMac desktop computer running OSX 10.2.4 We finally hooked him up on DSL, and are now trying to update some of his software through downloads. His system asks us for a User and Password. The User it recognizes is my mom, now deceased 4 years, and we have no idea what password she might have set up. It also recognizes "Administrator" in the User field, so is there a standard password that goes with that?
Is there a way for us to change the User and Password? The computer's Help section recommended reloading the OSX software, but the OSX came loaded on the computer when we bought it, and there doesn't seem to be a CD of the system software in the house.
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Oct 25, 2009
I was wondering if there is a way to bypass the keychain login password.I am the administrator on this computer and my children have there own accounts and I would like to watch what they are doing on facebook and aim but when I try to log into their keychain account to find out there passwords it doesnt let me in.I think they changed the password so it is not the login password.I know the log in password because I set up their accounts.As the administator can I reset their passwords so I have access again.Or do I have to block these sites so they cant go on them at all.
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Apr 19, 2012
How can I bypass entering my password at start-up and each time I change some setting or install software. I do not need to do this constantly on my G4 running Tiger.
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7), 27", 2.7 gHz, 4gb RAM, 1tb HD
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Feb 2, 2008
How can I reset it, I need it update my iwork software on my imac?
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Jun 2, 2014
Why would all my password saved sites keep losing my filled in name and password?
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iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3)
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Dec 8, 2014
My imac takes my password and then the color wheel displays. The screen cycles quickly and then comes back to type password again. I have shut down and restarted the computer multiple times.Â
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Jan 13, 2009
I just bought a used Emac running 10.3.9. The previous owner does not remember the administrator password nor did I realize how important it is to have. I have the original install discs and did boot using the disc. I then went under the install menu and chose reset password. I changed the user password but have been unsuccessful at changing the admin password. The drop down menu in password reset gave me the option of Administrator (root), Application, or finally user. I have read a couple of articles cautioning not to change or work with root changes.
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Sep 14, 2010
A week ago, my computer (Macbook) "crashed". When I powered it up, it would go to the grey apple screen, then it would go to a blue screen, then it would switch to a light blue screen, then back to the darker blue screen, etc and never fully boot into OSX. I finally found my install discs for OSX and reinstalled my operating system from scratch, formatted my hard drive, and started new. Once I reinstalled, I realized how outdated and different everything looked... and I realized I was running OSX 10.4. So from there, I found my Leopard disc (10.5), put that in, and "Upgraded" my system to 10.5.
And basically here's where I'm at now:........................
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Nov 17, 2007
After upgrading to Leopard, when I try to install or update any program on my computer it asks for the Administrator username and password. Well that should not be a problem seeing as how I am the administrator and so I type in my name and my password and it says "you must type an administrator's name and password to make changes to software update." So I went to system settings and checked and it no longer has my account as the administrator and I can't make any changes because I am not the administrator no more. After installing Leopard, this has happened. What should I do? (I am fairly new to Macs, I have had my Macbook about 3 months.) I also noticed that my Macbook (when I shut it) has started to wake itself up from sleep mode and stay that way while it's still closed.
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Mar 24, 2012
I remember my adminstrator-name and password, but when i write it, it won't let me in and change something. - I know my password 100%, but how can i find my adminstrator-name?I always have been in it all. I knew my password. I still know. It did not ask me about my adminstrator-name before, but now it does. How can i find my adminstator name? I know i can reset it all with mac CD, but i don't want to delete all stuff in my mac. What shall i do?
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MacBookPro, iOS 5.1
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Apr 7, 2012
I have been given an old Mac with previous owner name and passrord. I want to update/grade? How do I get an administrator account & password?
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Mac OS X (10.2.x)
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Apr 11, 2012
I have a late Mac Book Pro 15 inch, and recently being asked for Administrator's Password, but will not accept any passwords I enter. An Administrator's Password is then required to change the Password. How do I reset the Administrator's Password?
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MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)
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May 22, 2012
I purchased a secondhand g5 powermac desktop and am trying to bring to factory default so that I can start fresh with new administrator and password.
I have no restore disc. I backed up the hardrive on an external hardrive and am thinking that I would erase the entire disc
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PowerMac
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Jun 18, 2012
How to reset administrator password in lion?
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7)
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Jun 28, 2012
How do I reset my admin password?
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Sep 3, 2014
during os x maverick install on i mac requesting administrator password. where can i locate?
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iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
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