At 11:52 AM 8/28/2002 -0400, you wrote: > >> If you have Administrator privileges (and have auto login so you can > >> start without entering the password), you can... > >> > >> Open System Preferences, then Users, then select yourself and click > >> on "Edit User". In the window that opens, click on the Password tab > >> and it will allow you to reset the password. > >This method will change the password of that admin account, not the root >account. I don't think the root user account will even be listed.
If you have access with another account go to Applications -> Utilities -> NetInfo Manager (I think, writing this from roommate's PC) In the menus you will find Authenticate, it may bug you to set a root password. Do so now. Then load terminal (Applications -> Utilities) type: su hit enter. Then input your root password. Then type: passwd [username] don't type the brackets Now enter your new password for the username you typed previously. It will have you confirm it. Your password is changed. DO NOT change your password from within NetInfo Manager. That is an encrypted password (often called "hashed"). -- Ryan -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
