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Posted on Mar 29, 2009

I cant unlock my apple laptop

I bought an apple computer off some one and he had it locked so now when i turn it on it won't let me log on

  • KenKaBob
    KenKaBob May 11, 2010

    Sorry to hear you are having trouble,


    Well, there is always a way, but I am not comfortable divulging this procedure, So many laptops have been stolen, I have had 3 stolen...


    So, why does the guy you purchased it from not give you the password ?


    Sorry

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First, reboot your computer. then, hold down the apple key and the "s" key after you have heard the chime. when you get the text prompt enter these terminal commands to make a new administrator account (be sure to hit return or enter after each line):

  • mount -uw /
  • rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
  • shutdown -h now
after rebooting your computer, you should have a new administrator account. you can then proceed to delete the old one and you're set
hope this helps ;-)

  • Angmac11 Jul 01, 2011

    I tried this several times however, still unable to get passed the password. Please help..thanks!

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