Occasionally, it may be possible to restore a missing recovery partition, by resetting your Parameter RAM (PRAM). To reset the PRAM, restart your Mac while holding down the 'Command+Option+P+R' keys until you hear the startup chime for a second time.
How do I get my Mac recovery key?
- Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
- Tap Recovery Key.
- Slide to turn on Recovery Key.
- Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode.
- Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
- Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.
How do I reset my Mac password if I forgot my old password?
In the Terminal window, type resetpassword , then press Return to open the Reset Password assistant. If you're asked to select an admin user you know the password for, click “Forgot all passwords?”. At the Reset Password window, click Deactivate Mac, then click Deactivate to confirm.12 Apr 2021
How can I get admin access to a Mac without knowing the current password?
- Hold ⌘ + S on startup.
- mount -uw / ( fsck -fy is not needed)
- rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone.
- reboot.
- Go through the steps of creating a new account.
- After logging in to the new account, go to the Users & Groups preference pane.
- Select the old account, press the Reset Password
What if I don't have a recovery key?
If you are unable to locate a required BitLocker recovery key and are unable to revert a configuration change that might have caused it to be required, you'll need to reset your device using one of the Windows 10 recovery options. Resetting your device will remove all of your files.8 Sept 2021
How do I restore my Mac without a recovery key?
- Select 'Disk Utility. '
- Select the volume that you want to erase.
- Click 'Erase. '
- Disk Utility will now wipe your hard drive. Once the process is complete, select 'Quit Disk Utility,' to return to the main macOS Utilities window.