If you still can’t reset your password, erase your Mac When you’re asked to select an admin user you know the password for, choose Erase Mac from the Recovery Assistant menu in the menu bar. From the Erase Mac window, click Erase Mac, then click Erase Mac to confirm.
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How do I reset my MacBook pro to factory settings without password?
If you still can’t reset your password, erase your Mac When you’re asked to select an admin user you know the password for, choose Erase Mac from the Recovery Assistant menu in the menu bar. From the Erase Mac window, click Erase Mac, then click Erase Mac to confirm.
How do I remove previous owner from MacBook Pro?
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- If you enabled FileVault, disable it in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
- “Deauthorize” your iTunes account. Same for Audible if you have one.
- System Preferences > iCloud > de-select “Back to My Mac” and “Find my Mac”.
- Sign out of iCloud. Select “Delete from Mac” when it appears.
How do I change ownership of a MacBook Pro?
The only way to completely change the administrative account information is to create a new administrator account of your own and then delete the account the previous owner set up for his own use.
How do you master reset a MacBook pro?
Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold these four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. Release the keys after about 20 seconds. This clears user settings from memory and restores certain security features that might have been altered.
How do I remove previous owner Apple ID?
Click Remove from Account to disassociate it from the iCloud account. After the previous owner removes the device, then you should turn the device off and turn it back on again to set up the device as new.
Can you delete an administrator account on Mac?
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups . If the lock at the bottom left is locked , click it to unlock the preference pane. Select the user or group you want to delete, then click the Remove button (looks like a minus sign) below the list of users.
How do I unlock my MacBook Pro without Apple ID or password?
For Intel MacBook users, press and hold the Command and R keys on your keyboard, then press the power button. Now, hold Command+R until you see a progress bar below the Apple logo. You can also get into Recovery Mode by restarting your MacBook and then trying to time the keyboard combo or Command+R.
How do you hard reset a MacBook pro?
How do I remove an admin from my Macbook Pro?
How do I reset admin on Mac?
How to Reset Admin Password on Mac
- Restart your Mac.
- While it is restarting, press and hold the Command + R keys until you see the Apple logo.
- Go to the Apple Menu at the top and click Utilities.
- Then click Terminal.
- Type “resetpassword” in the terminal window.
- Then hit Enter.
- Type your password and a hint.
How do I factory reset my MacBook Pro 2010?
As it’s loading hold the Command button and the R key. Something will come up called OS X Utilities. Click on Disk Utility and click on “Mac OS Extended”. Then, click Erase.