Forgot iMac Login Password: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you struggling to reset your iMac login password? Look no further! This article will walk you through a simple and easy-to-follow process to regain access to your computer.

The first step is to select the account with the password you want to reset. Click on 'Reset Password' and choose your new password, along with a password hint if desired. Once you've created your new password, click 'Reset Password' again to confirm.

Next, you'll need to create a new administrator account. This will allow you to access your computer's System Preferences without having to log in as the original user. To do this, go to the 'Enter Your Apple ID' screen and press the Command and Q keys at the same time. This will bypass the rest of the prompts.

When you reach the screen that asks if you already own a Mac, make sure to choose 'Do not transfer my information now.' We're not migrating any data, so this step is unnecessary. Once you've completed this process, your computer will restart and present you with the Welcome screen. Simply click through the first two screens to complete the setup.

To reboot your computer in Single User Mode, hold down the Command and S keys as you hear the startup chime. This will allow you to access the Terminal and reset your password.

Alternatively, if you don't have an installer CD, you can use a bit of command-line magic to achieve the same result. Hold down the Command key while booting up your computer, then type in 'resetpassword' and press Enter. Follow the prompts to select the drive on which OS X is installed and choose the user whose password you want to reset.

If you're using the Mountain Lion installer, you won't see this menu item. Instead, go to Utilities > Password Reset to access the password reset menu.

In some cases, you may not have a CD drive or may need to use a flash drive with the Mountain Lion or Mavericks installer. If this is the case, hold down the Option key at boot and choose the Recovery partition from the startup options.

To summarize:

1. Select the account with the password you want to reset.

2. Create a new administrator account by pressing Command + Q during the setup process.

3. Reboot your computer in Single User Mode by holding down Command + S.

4. Use Terminal to reset your password or access the Password Reset menu from Utilities.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to regain access to your iMac and reset your login password.

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