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master password
talksense101
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October 30, 2004 1:10AM
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edited January 2014
So, what do I do if I forget the master password for my computer? I haven't turned on FileVault, so it is not an issue right now; any suggestions?!
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talksense101
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October 30, 2004 1:27AM
Figured it out.
cd /Library/Keychains
ls -alt
total 104
drwxrwxr-x 43 root admin 1462 1 Oct 05:13 ..
drwxr-xr-x 6 root admin 204 6 Sep 11:52 .
-rw------- 1 root admin 509 6 Sep 11:52 FileVaultMaster.cer
-rw-r--r-- 1 root admin 24824 6 Sep 11:52 FileVaultMaster.keychain
-rw-r--r-- 1 root admin 0 21 Nov 2003 .fixed
-rw-r--r-- 1 root admin 20460 21 Nov 2003 System.keychain
sudo mv FileVaultMaster.* ~/
Fixed.
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Note: Worked for me. Not recommended as a solution for anyone.
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reg
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October 30, 2004 1:07PM
An alternate method which I have had to use is from:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=151815
To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X CD:
Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD and restart the computer.
When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.
When the Installer appears, choose Installer > Reset Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.
Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the CD.
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talksense101
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October 31, 2004 12:15AM
This is filevault's master password. This master password can be used to unlock other people's accounts as well. It is not the administrator password.
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cd /Library/Keychains
ls -alt
total 104
drwxrwxr-x 43 root admin 1462 1 Oct 05:13 ..
drwxr-xr-x 6 root admin 204 6 Sep 11:52 .
-rw------- 1 root admin 509 6 Sep 11:52 FileVaultMaster.cer
-rw-r--r-- 1 root admin 24824 6 Sep 11:52 FileVaultMaster.keychain
-rw-r--r-- 1 root admin 0 21 Nov 2003 .fixed
-rw-r--r-- 1 root admin 20460 21 Nov 2003 System.keychain
sudo mv FileVaultMaster.* ~/
Fixed.
---
Note: Worked for me. Not recommended as a solution for anyone.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=151815
To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X CD:
Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD and restart the computer.
When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you see the spinning gear.
When the Installer appears, choose Installer > Reset Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password.
Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down the mouse button to eject the CD.
reg