On 5/14/08, Christy wrote:
> I see I didn't really ask Question 1. Is it OK to download an
application? (I said I
> was new, sorry to know so little). I don't want anything that
will harm the
> computer. Thanks
>
SNIP
>> Question 2: (very stupid, I know) I took my laptop to
>> school so they could set it up to connect there. They
>> needed my user name and password. I tried a few things, but
>> it never worked. I THINK I was using the wrong user name,
>> but what if I turn my laptop off and can't remember my user
>> name and password. I've been afraid to turn it off since
>> then.
If you don't remember the password and automatic login is turned
off, you can reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X
User Install disc.
IMPORTANT: Because a user with the Mac OS X install disc can
gain unrestricted access to your computer, you should keep the
disc in a safe place.
To reset the administrator password using the Mac OS X disc:
Insert the Mac OS X Install disc and restart the computer.
When you hear the startup tone, hold down the C key until you
see the spinning gear.
When the Installer appears, choose Utilities > Reset
Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to change the password. Make
it something you will not forget, and that someone wouldn't
guess e.g. birthday, phone # or address.
Quit the Installer and restart your computer while holding down
the mouse button to eject the disc.
Be sure to change your login password in Keychain Access to
match your new password.
N.
>> Thanks in advance for any help for this "renewed" Mac user.
>> Christy
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