How can I get root access to a Mac OS X system without wiping the OS?

Question

My father recently died, and I inherited his Mac. I would like to use it in my life, but I do not want to wipe its brains so that I can reconfigure it for use on my network, etc. His old files are historically important to me. I trust you can understand my desire to save them.

I can log in because I had an account on the machine before it went through, but more on that.

Answer 1

Sincere condolences.

Try the following: Mac OS X - Reset Forgotten Account Password

, DVD- Mac OS X Reset Password Reset .

: Mac OS X:

Answer 2

- mac, Target Disk Mode .

Answer 3

. Terminal.app

sudo passwd root

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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• , mount -uw /

• rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone

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mount -uw /
cd /private/var/db/netinfo
mv local.nidb local.old
rm ../.AppleSetupDone
exit 

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Answer 8

FWIW

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you can copy / paste them into the search engine (you will be asked to enter a password) or

you can open a terminal and add them:

      sudo ditto <his files> <directory where you want the copies>

after which you will be asked to enter a password.