My post on Mac OS X Password Recovery that I made almost a year ago continues to get comments today. It’s a fairly common issue. Since it has reached 126 comments (and the page is getting long), I’ve decided to close comments. You can continue discussion by leaving a comment here.
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Were to Start. I have a powerbook G4 running on a 10.3.9 . I dont remmember my login password and i followed these steps.
# /sbin/fsck -y
# /sbin/mount -uw /
# /usr/libexec/register_mach_bootstrap_servers /etc/mach_init.d
# cd /var/db/netinfo
# netinfod -s local
# SystemStarter
# passwd root
# reboot
every command there works exept the /usr/libexec/register_mach_bootstrap_servers /etc/mach_init.d
When i put that in it says Directory cant be open or something like. Do i need internet to do this or what. Can someone help me please!!I’ve been trying to figure this out for the past 3 days….its very frustrating.Email-Shinshie@hotmail.com
i tried mike 007 way but it does not work here is wat i do
sbin/mount -uw/
rm /var/db/.applesetupdone
override?rw——-”I put yes”
applesetupdone is only read me file
reboot
I still cant go past the login menu
Help!!!
i have been doing every single code since they put it up on the web but nothing has been working!I have a PowerBookG4. PLease help !!
Sorry, for the “%” sign ! :). This method worked for me on all G4’s and G5’s. Have fun !.
Thanks a bunch Mike ur method was the only one that worked for me and now i am setting up my ne acct. Can’t tell u how happy I am. You are doing a great thing by sharring ur knowledge about mac Thanks again