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You can reset your password with the OS disc. Reboot using the disc and choose Reset Password from the menu bar.

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There are two options you have. You can either acquire an OS (Operating System) disc to reformat the drive and reinstall the OS or you can return it to first user using the Single User boot mode.
The first option is easiest and erases their data so you don't have to worry about it being there.
The second option requires knowing some basic terminal commands.Final note: Have you tried just pressing enter on the login screen? Many times people don't have passwords but it will still ask for them.

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