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My OSX user passsword has been changed

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I need some help. I moved home from school a month ago and when I got home, my user account password did not work anymore. I have no clue how it got changed and honestly, at this point, I don't care. I would like to know how to change my password from what ever the heck it is to back to what it was. So, how can I do this? I assume I need to log in as root but past that, I don't know. Any help would be great!

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To reset your password, you will need to boot from the install dvd/cd that came with your computer. Once booted up, choose Installer, then Reset Password and follow the instructions...
 
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Well... if you can log in as root.. then you can erase your old account and create a new one. :)
 
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I do the same on our Macs. Mine is worse than test - it's Troubleshoot ;)
 
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