What happens to virtual machine if iMac is wiped and reset

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by EKayeW, Nov 17, 2023.

  1. EKayeW

    EKayeW Junior Member

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    I tried to change my password on the iMac this afternoon (big mistake, long day and I'm tired). I wrote down the new password which was confirmed -- at least I thought I it was. However it doesn't work and and no matter the changes I've tried, it doesn't work. There are a couple of things that happened that make me wonder if I used the new password I typed in or the computer generated, random digit/number password that it suggested. I plan to go to Apple next, to find out what, if anything I can do now. But wanted to get some info here first. I'm hoping the computer will not have to be re-formatted. Question is--what happens to everything in the Virtual Machine (that might not be backed up)? Most of the really important stuff is in OneDrive and Time Machine and iCloud, so I think I'm OK there. But if anything is not backed up, is it gone? Don't know how this happened, I've changed passwords dozens of times, or more, without problems.
    Thanks,
    Kaye
     

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