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Not offering to use apple ID on password reset

I cant log in to imac as not accepting my password. I have done CMD R to reset but its doesnt allow me in after resetting password

iMac 27″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Nov 12, 2021 4:05 AM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2021 4:28 AM

The below will Reset the " Administrator Account " password for this computer

Reset Computer Password

Intel Computer

1 - Restart computer and immediately hold Command + r keys

2 - Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal

3 - Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces

4 - Press Return key

5 - Follow the prompts and remember the New Password

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