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Q: Login problem after a complete migration using a TimeMacine backup

I have done a complete migration of my old MacBook Pro to my new one using a TimeMachine backup. The migration seemed to work fine, bud now I can't log in.

 

The login doesn't accept my username and password from my old machine.

 

There is no internet connection set up so I am not able to reset the password via Apple-ID.

 

If needable I can reset the whole machine an start over. But as of now i am stuck at the login screen and can do nothing.

 

What should I do?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Apr 11, 2014 2:43 AM

by SilverSkyRat,Solvedanswer
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A:

Try booting into Recovery HD (hold down option key when you hear the chime and select Recovery HD. On the Utilities menu, choose Terminal. Type resetpassword at the command prompt and choose a new password. Restart normally and try to log in. Rely with result please.

Posted on Apr 11, 2014 3:01 AM

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  • by SilverSkyRat,Solvedanswer

    SilverSkyRat SilverSkyRat Apr 11, 2014 3:01 AM in response to klasg
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    Apr 11, 2014 3:01 AM in response to klasg

    Try booting into Recovery HD (hold down option key when you hear the chime and select Recovery HD. On the Utilities menu, choose Terminal. Type resetpassword at the command prompt and choose a new password. Restart normally and try to log in. Rely with result please.