Yes, it's accessible. You have to boot into your Recovery HD by holding down command-r during startup. Then, start VoiceOver after about 30 seconds with command-F5. >From the Utility menu, you will find an option for, Terminal. VO-space on >that and type, resetpassword and hit enter. This will put you into an interface that will allow you to reset your account password. It's important to note that once you do this and restart the computer, you will be asked if you want to sync your keychain password to your account password. Be sure to do this.
Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, [email protected] Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Feb 14, 2014, at 1:59 PM, Robert C <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi John, > I know I am going to have to do this before I can really move forward. Is > the reset process accessible with Voiceover? I found some info on how to do > this but not when using Voiceover. > > Quote of the nanosecond . . . > A mistake is to commit a misunderstanding. > --Bob Dylan > Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn > E-mail- > [email protected] > > On 2/14/2014 6:44 AM, John Panarese wrote: >> No, but you won't be able to unlock preferences or install apps without >> knowing the password for your account. You can reset it, but it's a pain in >> the backside to do. >> >> >> Take Care >> >> John D. Panarese >> Director >> Mac for the Blind >> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >> Email, [email protected] >> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >> >> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >> >> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >> >> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >> >> >> >> On Feb 13, 2014, at 11:10 PM, Robert C <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Good grief. I am given a hint that I probably entered but its too vague. >>> Heh. Will I get locked out after so many failed attemtps? >>> >>> Quote of the nanosecond . . . >>> A smile is the same in any language. >>> Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn >>> E-mail- >>> [email protected] >>> >>> On 2/13/2014 8:04 PM, John Panarese wrote: >>>> Yes, it's your system or account password. You should only be asked >>>> this the first time. >>>> >>>> >>>> Take Care >>>> >>>> John D. Panarese >>>> Director >>>> Mac for the Blind >>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>> Email, [email protected] >>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>> >>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>>> >>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>> >>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Feb 13, 2014, at 10:57 PM, Robert C <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I will remember that one once I get past an issue that stumps me. >>>>> >>>>> I put Dropbox on the Mac. Now when I want to access it, I am asked for >>>>> the computer password. Is that the same as the login password? I never >>>>> entered that as far as I can recall. I am really lost and am gonna take a >>>>> break from it. LOL >>>>> >>>>> Quote of the nanosecond . . . >>>>> Oxymoron: Original copy >>>>> Robert & Dreamer Doll ke7nwn >>>>> E-mail- >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> >>>>> On 2/13/2014 5:32 PM, John Panarese wrote: >>>>>> The easiest way to jump between the sidebar and the browser window >>>>>> in Finder is to use control-option-j. It automatically interacts for >>>>>> you and saves you steps. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Take Care >>>>>> >>>>>> John D. Panarese >>>>>> Director >>>>>> Mac for the Blind >>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479 >>>>>> Email, [email protected] >>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>>>>> >>>>>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION >>>>>> >>>>>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>>>>> >>>>>> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2014, at 8:26 PM, Robert C <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Need a bit of help. Running Mountain Lion on Macbook. I cannot seem >>>>>>> to grasp what VO commands to use to move between, say the sidebar and >>>>>>> view browser in a Finder window. Been a Windows user for too many >>>>>>> years. 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