I'm locked out of my MacBook pro because my password uses a russian keyboard but I can't change to it from...
Is there a way to change the language of the keyboard in Mac OS X 10.9.5, or even system language, while not logged into an account (as I restarted)?
This is my toolbar at the moment:
There is only the one account on the laptop. Are there no boot menus or anything like that? I’m accustomed to the Windows XP and that boot system, so I’d have a bit of an idea what I’m doing.
Also I have the password, in Russian characters, as the hint, but I can’t copy and paste.
EDIT: I Have solved it. For those with the same type of issue:
Restart, and press and hold cmd+r until and while the Apple symbol first shows up. This will open the utilities. Chose the language you speak.
Open the terminal (it's in one of the toolbar menus)
input: -bash-3.2# resetpassword
A window will pop up which will allow you to change the password for whatever the account is.
Follow the instructions, restart, go to the log-in page, enter your new password.
A window will pop up saying the following; I just pressed the “continue log in” button.:
The system was unable to unlock your login keychain.
I do believe a window should then pop up once you've logged in (which may take a little longer to load).
Create your new system password. Don't make the same mistake twice.
Disclaimer: This worked for me; I’m no expert. Be careful when changing system settings.
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edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
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Is there a way to change the language of the keyboard in Mac OS X 10.9.5, or even system language, while not logged into an account (as I restarted)?
This is my toolbar at the moment:
There is only the one account on the laptop. Are there no boot menus or anything like that? I’m accustomed to the Windows XP and that boot system, so I’d have a bit of an idea what I’m doing.
Also I have the password, in Russian characters, as the hint, but I can’t copy and paste.
EDIT: I Have solved it. For those with the same type of issue:
Restart, and press and hold cmd+r until and while the Apple symbol first shows up. This will open the utilities. Chose the language you speak.
Open the terminal (it's in one of the toolbar menus)
input: -bash-3.2# resetpassword
A window will pop up which will allow you to change the password for whatever the account is.
Follow the instructions, restart, go to the log-in page, enter your new password.
A window will pop up saying the following; I just pressed the “continue log in” button.:
The system was unable to unlock your login keychain.
I do believe a window should then pop up once you've logged in (which may take a little longer to load).
Create your new system password. Don't make the same mistake twice.
Disclaimer: This worked for me; I’m no expert. Be careful when changing system settings.
macos mac language input-languages
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
2114
What operating system are you using. Just because you have a MacBook does not mean we can assume your using OS X. What you can do will entirely depend on what operating system your using so please update you question with that information it would a ton.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:07
Do you have any other user accounts? If you sudo password also contains Russian characters you might be out of luck without a Russian keyboard.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:19
3
Please read Can I answer my own question?
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 29 '15 at 21:33
@DavidPostill He doesn't have 15 reputation.
– MMB
Jan 30 '15 at 5:29
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You should be able to move your solution into an answer now.
– epimorphic
Feb 2 '15 at 19:41
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Is there a way to change the language of the keyboard in Mac OS X 10.9.5, or even system language, while not logged into an account (as I restarted)?
This is my toolbar at the moment:
There is only the one account on the laptop. Are there no boot menus or anything like that? I’m accustomed to the Windows XP and that boot system, so I’d have a bit of an idea what I’m doing.
Also I have the password, in Russian characters, as the hint, but I can’t copy and paste.
EDIT: I Have solved it. For those with the same type of issue:
Restart, and press and hold cmd+r until and while the Apple symbol first shows up. This will open the utilities. Chose the language you speak.
Open the terminal (it's in one of the toolbar menus)
input: -bash-3.2# resetpassword
A window will pop up which will allow you to change the password for whatever the account is.
Follow the instructions, restart, go to the log-in page, enter your new password.
A window will pop up saying the following; I just pressed the “continue log in” button.:
The system was unable to unlock your login keychain.
I do believe a window should then pop up once you've logged in (which may take a little longer to load).
Create your new system password. Don't make the same mistake twice.
Disclaimer: This worked for me; I’m no expert. Be careful when changing system settings.
macos mac language input-languages
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
2114
Is there a way to change the language of the keyboard in Mac OS X 10.9.5, or even system language, while not logged into an account (as I restarted)?
This is my toolbar at the moment:
There is only the one account on the laptop. Are there no boot menus or anything like that? I’m accustomed to the Windows XP and that boot system, so I’d have a bit of an idea what I’m doing.
Also I have the password, in Russian characters, as the hint, but I can’t copy and paste.
EDIT: I Have solved it. For those with the same type of issue:
Restart, and press and hold cmd+r until and while the Apple symbol first shows up. This will open the utilities. Chose the language you speak.
Open the terminal (it's in one of the toolbar menus)
input: -bash-3.2# resetpassword
A window will pop up which will allow you to change the password for whatever the account is.
Follow the instructions, restart, go to the log-in page, enter your new password.
A window will pop up saying the following; I just pressed the “continue log in” button.:
The system was unable to unlock your login keychain.
I do believe a window should then pop up once you've logged in (which may take a little longer to load).
Create your new system password. Don't make the same mistake twice.
Disclaimer: This worked for me; I’m no expert. Be careful when changing system settings.
macos mac language input-languages
macos mac language input-languages
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
2114
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
2114
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
edited Jan 29 '15 at 21:06
JakeGould
31.5k1096138
31.5k1096138
asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
2114
asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
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asked Jan 29 '15 at 19:58
idiotidiot
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What operating system are you using. Just because you have a MacBook does not mean we can assume your using OS X. What you can do will entirely depend on what operating system your using so please update you question with that information it would a ton.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:07
Do you have any other user accounts? If you sudo password also contains Russian characters you might be out of luck without a Russian keyboard.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:19
3
Please read Can I answer my own question?
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 29 '15 at 21:33
@DavidPostill He doesn't have 15 reputation.
– MMB
Jan 30 '15 at 5:29
1
You should be able to move your solution into an answer now.
– epimorphic
Feb 2 '15 at 19:41
add a comment |
What operating system are you using. Just because you have a MacBook does not mean we can assume your using OS X. What you can do will entirely depend on what operating system your using so please update you question with that information it would a ton.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:07
Do you have any other user accounts? If you sudo password also contains Russian characters you might be out of luck without a Russian keyboard.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:19
3
Please read Can I answer my own question?
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 29 '15 at 21:33
@DavidPostill He doesn't have 15 reputation.
– MMB
Jan 30 '15 at 5:29
1
You should be able to move your solution into an answer now.
– epimorphic
Feb 2 '15 at 19:41
What operating system are you using. Just because you have a MacBook does not mean we can assume your using OS X. What you can do will entirely depend on what operating system your using so please update you question with that information it would a ton.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:07
What operating system are you using. Just because you have a MacBook does not mean we can assume your using OS X. What you can do will entirely depend on what operating system your using so please update you question with that information it would a ton.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:07
Do you have any other user accounts? If you sudo password also contains Russian characters you might be out of luck without a Russian keyboard.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:19
Do you have any other user accounts? If you sudo password also contains Russian characters you might be out of luck without a Russian keyboard.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:19
3
3
Please read Can I answer my own question?
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 29 '15 at 21:33
Please read Can I answer my own question?
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 29 '15 at 21:33
@DavidPostill He doesn't have 15 reputation.
– MMB
Jan 30 '15 at 5:29
@DavidPostill He doesn't have 15 reputation.
– MMB
Jan 30 '15 at 5:29
1
1
You should be able to move your solution into an answer now.
– epimorphic
Feb 2 '15 at 19:41
You should be able to move your solution into an answer now.
– epimorphic
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If there isn't any valuable information on the hard disk you should try wiping the hard drive. Just do command+r and restart your computer. Then go to disk utility. Then select your drive:
Then go to the erase tab and click erase on the bottom right. It will then erase the hard disk (is only takes a few seconds). Then you will need to reinstall the OS. It is very easy to do so just go back to recovery home and select 'reinstall OS X'. It will then take a few hours and install the latest version of OS X.
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If there isn't any valuable information on the hard disk you should try wiping the hard drive. Just do command+r and restart your computer. Then go to disk utility. Then select your drive:
Then go to the erase tab and click erase on the bottom right. It will then erase the hard disk (is only takes a few seconds). Then you will need to reinstall the OS. It is very easy to do so just go back to recovery home and select 'reinstall OS X'. It will then take a few hours and install the latest version of OS X.
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If there isn't any valuable information on the hard disk you should try wiping the hard drive. Just do command+r and restart your computer. Then go to disk utility. Then select your drive:
Then go to the erase tab and click erase on the bottom right. It will then erase the hard disk (is only takes a few seconds). Then you will need to reinstall the OS. It is very easy to do so just go back to recovery home and select 'reinstall OS X'. It will then take a few hours and install the latest version of OS X.
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If there isn't any valuable information on the hard disk you should try wiping the hard drive. Just do command+r and restart your computer. Then go to disk utility. Then select your drive:
Then go to the erase tab and click erase on the bottom right. It will then erase the hard disk (is only takes a few seconds). Then you will need to reinstall the OS. It is very easy to do so just go back to recovery home and select 'reinstall OS X'. It will then take a few hours and install the latest version of OS X.
answered Feb 4 '15 at 14:57
www139www139
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If there isn't any valuable information on the hard disk you should try wiping the hard drive. Just do command+r and restart your computer. Then go to disk utility. Then select your drive:
Then go to the erase tab and click erase on the bottom right. It will then erase the hard disk (is only takes a few seconds). Then you will need to reinstall the OS. It is very easy to do so just go back to recovery home and select 'reinstall OS X'. It will then take a few hours and install the latest version of OS X.
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What operating system are you using. Just because you have a MacBook does not mean we can assume your using OS X. What you can do will entirely depend on what operating system your using so please update you question with that information it would a ton.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:07
Do you have any other user accounts? If you sudo password also contains Russian characters you might be out of luck without a Russian keyboard.
– Ramhound
Jan 29 '15 at 20:19
3
Please read Can I answer my own question?
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 29 '15 at 21:33
@DavidPostill He doesn't have 15 reputation.
– MMB
Jan 30 '15 at 5:29
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