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There is no way to delete a user on a Mac without the password. If you do not know the password, you will need to reset the password using Apple’s password reset tools.
How do I force delete a Mac user?
How do you delete an admin account on Mac if the account is not selectable?
If an admin account is not selectable in the Accounts preferences pane, you can delete the account by running the following command in the Terminal:
sudo dscl . -delete /Users/
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Why won’t my Mac delete a user?
There are a few potential reasons why your Mac might not be deleting a user as expected. First, make sure that you’re logged in as an administrator. If you’re not logged in as an administrator, you won’t be able to delete users. Second, make sure that the user you’re trying to delete isn’t currently logged in. You can’t delete a user who is logged in. Finally, make sure that the user you’re trying to delete isn’t the only user on the system. The last user on a system can’t be deleted.
If you’re still having trouble deleting a user, you can try using the Terminal to force the deletion. To do this, open the Terminal and type the following command:
sudo dscl . -delete /Users/username
Replace "username" with the actual username of the user you want to delete. This command will delete the user’s home directory, so make sure you have any important data backed up before proceeding.
How do I change user on a Mac that is locked?
If you are locked out of your Mac, you can change the user by following these steps:
1. Restart your Mac and hold down the Command+R keys until the Apple logo appears.
2. When the Recovery Mode menu appears, select the "Utilities" option and then select "Terminal".
3. In the Terminal window, type the following command:
sudo dscl . -change /Users/
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4. Enter your administrator password when prompted and press Enter.
5. Quit Terminal and restart your Mac.
How do I completely delete a user?
If you would like to delete a user, you can follow the steps below:
1. Log in to the account that has administrative privileges.
2. Click on the "Users" tab.
3. Find the user you wish to delete and click on the trash can icon next to their name.
4. A message will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Click "OK" to delete the user.
Can you delete admin account without password?
No, you cannot delete an admin account without a password. If you do not have the password, you will need to reset it. To reset the password, you will need to have access to the email account associated with the admin account. Once you have access to the email account, you can reset the password.
How do I completely wipe my Mac?
There are a few ways to wipe your Mac and it depends on what you want to achieve.
If you want to wipe your Mac and sell it, you’ll want to do a clean install of macOS and format the hard drive. This will erase everything on your Mac and restore it to factory settings.
If you want to wipe your Mac and keep using it, you can simply reset your Mac to its original settings. This will keep your personal files, but erase any settings or customizations you’ve made.
If you want to wipe your Mac and start fresh, you can do a clean install of macOS. This will erase everything on your Mac and you’ll need to reinstall all your apps and data.
1. Back up your Mac.
2. Boot into Recovery Mode.
3. Erase your hard drive.
4. Reinstall macOS.
5. Restore your data from backup.
How do I log into my Mac without a password or username?
If you are trying to log into your Mac without a password or username, there are a few possible solutions. One solution is to use the Guest account. The Guest account is a special user account that has limited access to files and applications. To use the Guest account, you will need to enable it in the System Preferences. Another solution is to use the Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode is a special mode that allows you to troubleshoot your Mac. To use Recovery Mode, you will need to hold down the Command and R keys while your Mac is booting up. Once you are in Recovery Mode, you can use the Disk Utility to repair your Mac’s hard drive.
Which command will delete a user?
The command to delete a user is "userdel".
Who is deleted user 0000?
I cannot answer this question definitively, as I do not have access to the relevant information. However, I can provide some steps and advice that may be helpful in determining who deleted user 0000 is.
First, it may be helpful to check the logs to see if there is any information about who deleted the user. If the logs do not provide any information, you could try contacting the administrator to see if they have any insights.
Another possibility is to try and restore the user from a backup, if one is available. This may provide some clues as to who deleted the user, as well as giving you the ability to recover any lost data.
If you are still unable to determine who deleted user 0000, you could try reaching out to other users who may have had access to the account, to see if they have any information.
Ultimately, if you are unable to determine who deleted user 0000, you may need to create a new account and start from scratch.
How do I delete a user account on my computer?
There are a few different ways to delete a user account on a computer, depending on the operating system. For Windows 10, you can go to the Settings menu and click on Accounts, then click on Family & other users. From there, you can select the user you want to delete and click on the Remove button. For MacOS, you can go to the System Preferences and click on Users & Groups. From there, you can select the user you want to delete and click on the minus sign (-).