How to Reset Admin Password Mac Os X 10.6.8?

Resetting Admin Password 10.6.8

Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.

How do I Reset my Administrator Password on my Mac OS X 10.6 8?

Type sh /etc/rc / and press Enter .
Type passwd username and press Enter. Replace username by the name of the desired user account.
Enter the new password it does not appear on screen.
Type reboot and press Enter.

How do I Reset my Administrator Password if I Forgot it Mac?

Restart your Mac.
While it is restarting, press and hold the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo .
Go to the Apple Menu at the top and click Utilities.
Then click Terminal.
Type “resetpassword” in the terminal window.
Then hit Enter.
Type your password and a hint.
Finally, click Restart.

How do I Reset my Administrator Password on my Mac Snow Leopard?

Select the hard drive e.g. Macintosh HD at the top of the window.
Select the user account you wish to reset. Important: Do not select "System Administratorroot.
Enter the new password in the two boxes.
Click the Save button.
Click OK on the message confirming the password has been reset.