If this is a new-to-you Mac, I strongly encourage backup, wipe, and re-install, as otherwise this and other updates will be associated with the previous owner’s Apple ID, and the previous owner may (or will) retain the ability to remotely reset this Mac. You will see: dsenableroot:: Successfully disabled root user. At the command line, type: dsenableroot -d You will see: username admin user password: Type the password for the admin user. If you have forgotten the Admin password, use the Reset Password Assistant described here:Ĭhange or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support Let us assume this user is called admin Now open Terminal. If your user is not listed as Admin, use that Admin user’s password. Here are a few things you can do if your computer is experiencing trouble starting up: 1. Many times, repairing Windows errors will fix the issue and get your computer back up and running. If your user is listed as Admin, use your login password. If your computer is failing to start up or is experiencing other problems, repairing Windows errors may be the solution. iIs your user listed as an Admin, or is there a different login listed as Admin. If the latter, open System Preferences > Users & Groups, and look at the list in the left column. This will cause macOS to be i stalled and associated with your Apple ID. If the former, follow the steps above to back up your files, and wipe and reinstall your Mac. So you do not have your Mac’s administrative password? Is that because this was a new-to-you Mac with macOS already installed and configured, or because the password has been forgotten? I have a new update, MacOS Catalina, that requires an administrator password.
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