Alright, so i am fixing this Macbook, have no root access, and fortunately I do not need to access old profile files, which is actually the only down side to this method. I have my unix background but never really had a lot of practice on Mac books, so here is my first.

 

The official Apple method, requires a CD and can be viewed here

You need to enter terminal and create a new admin account:

1. Reboot
2. Hold apple key + s key down after you hear the chime. (command + s on newer Macs)
3. When you get text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):

mount -uw /
rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
shutdown -h now

4. After rebooting you should have a brand new admin account. When you login as the new admin you can simply delete the old one and your good to go again!

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   January 25, 2012 at 4:18 pm

   GREAT publish and impressive in turn …will bear a try all the tips..Thanks……

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