How to Reset Administrator Password on Mac 10.6.8

Resetting Administrator Password on Mac 10.6.8

Forgetting your administrator password on your Mac running on 10.6.8 can be frustrating, but don't worry, there are steps you can take to reset it. Follow these instructions to regain access to your Mac:

1. Restart your Mac and hold down Command + S keys during startup to enter Single User Mode.
2. Once you see white text on the screen, release the keys and type 'fsck -fy' and press Enter. Wait for the checks to complete.
3. Next, type 'mount -uw /' and press Enter to mount the drive in write mode.
4. Type 'rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone' and press Enter to remove the Apple Setup file.
5. Finally, type 'reboot' and press Enter to restart your Mac.
6. Upon restarting, set up a new administrator account when prompted, and you can then go into System Preferences to change the password of your old administrator account.

By following these steps, you should be able to reset your administrator password on Mac 10.6.8 successfully.