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I'm running into a problem with my Mac g4

I can't reset the password; I get an invalid prompt after doing the 'resetpassword' query. Is there any other way to unlock the account? It's a single user account.

I got Mac at yard sale and the people won't answer the door now ;( I'm frustrated!

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    What sort of password is it? Does it prevent you from booting into OS X? Can't you just wipe and reinstall the OS?
    – Karan
    Jun 3, 2015 at 11:48
  • I dont have the original disk to install. The password is administrative type, any other idea? Thanku!
    – MissApplegirl
    Jun 3, 2015 at 11:51
  • Does it have Recovery Mode (Command + R during restart) that will allow you to erase the HDD and download OS X from Apple? If you can't download a copy of the OS then you'll have to borrow or buy it.
    – Karan
    Jun 3, 2015 at 11:56
  • Will try this N if Needed i will buy the os . Im new here i will vote answer up when i figure this out! Thank u!
    – MissApplegirl
    Jun 3, 2015 at 12:05

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The best way is to enter the recovery mode while restarting Mac, and then erase the Hard Disk Drive. Then you must install a new version of OS X on your Mac.

Attention: All your files will be deleted after erasing the HDD.

NOTE: Enter the recovery mode by pressing ⌘-R while restarting Mac.

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