> From: Gary <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > isn't it the password you used the first time you set up your iMac when > you bought it? but i guess if you forgot your password then the only > option is to reinstall the os.
No, there is no need to do that. You can boot from the OS X install CD, and in the menubar will be an option to "Reset Master Password." None of this applies to OS 9, btw. It's hard to tell from this thread what system the OP is running. _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com "Best Documentary EVER," Assoc. of Documentary Filmmakers: http://www.bowlingforcolumbine.com -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
