Boot computer and hold the Apple/Command and S key. Wait for Terminal to appear Release the keys In Terminal, type: /sbin/mount -uaw Press enter Type: rm /var/db/.applesetupdone Press enter Type: reboot Press enter This will ask you create a new admin account when you reboot.
Note: works for 10.4.
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