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How to reset the password on a Mac

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How to reset the password on a Mac, Remove the .AppleSetupDone file: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
Remove the .AppleSetupDone file
  • Type in, "rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone" and press enter/ return

  • This is case sensitive!

  • There must be a space in between the rm and / otherwise you will get a "no such file or directory" error

  • This method WILL NOT work if FileVault is enabled on the startup disk.

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