![]() ![]() My parents are unaware of any admin password. So something's definitely messed up here. But I was never required to log on my Mac just started and went to the desktop straightaway. Funny thing is though, I was never told this admin password, if one even existed which I think it did because I keep getting prompted for it when doing certain things including installing Yosemite. Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi in macOS Recovery Mode Step 1: Tap the Wi-Fi icon on the menu bar and select ‘Join Other Networks.’ Step 2: Enter the network’s credentials (network name and password). I'm talking about the password that comes up when on the log-on screen, not my Apple ID or any other password. The second guy tried the same thing with me, but couldn't get it either. I had somebody coming over so I had to call them back. ![]() Type in your new preferred password, choose a hint, and then click Next. This will launch the Recovery Assistant where you’ll be able to reset your Mac’s user password. However, we were not successful because the password reset window kept losing focus. Once Terminal opens up, type resetpassword without the quotes and hit the Return key. The first guy to whom I spoke tried to walk me through the steps of resetting it via the Terminal in Recovery Mode on my MacBook Air. ![]() Are any of you aware of a way to reset the admin password using VoiceOver? I called Apple accessibility this morning for help with the strange password issue I've been having. ![]()
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