I will not let me delete this account without its password. So I try to reset that accounts password and it keeps coming up with reset password failed?
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MacBook Air, macOS 14.4
Reset Computer Password for the Administrator Account Password
2 Methods, 1 for Apple Intel Computers and other for Apple M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Silicon Computers
Choose the appropriate method for this computer
Intel Computer
Shutdown the computer
Restart computer and immediately hold the two keyboard combo Command r
Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
Press Return key
Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
Apple Silicon M1 / M2 / M3 / M4 Computer
Choose Apple menu > > Shut Down
Do not attempt a Restart to access this feature.
The computer Must be Shutdown and pause for about 10 seconds before moving forwards
Press and hold the power button on your Mac until you see “Loading startup options.”
Click Options, then click Continue.
Top Tool Bar >> Utilities >> Terminal
Type resetpassword as one word and no spaces
Press Return key
Follow the prompts and remember the New Password
Unable to reset Mac admin password - 'Reset password failed' error
