Creating new login keychain

In deleting and reorganizing files the other day, I somehow deleted my keychain(s). I've attempted to verify and repair things using Keychain First Aid and am told "login keychain not found." Attempts to simply create a new keychain by this name or any other names brings about the message, "An error occurred while creating a new keychain."

I've scoured the topics here but have not been able to find instructions specific to this type of issue.
Any advice on how I can restore the login keychain or create a new one is greatly appreciated!

Many Thanks!

Imac G5, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Apr 23, 2008 7:43 AM

18 replies

May 3, 2008 12:15 AM in response to Glen Maurer

Glen, suggest that you cross-post over in the Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger Forums if you have not already done so.

Glen Maurer Author

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May 3, 2008 6:47 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

No I haven't had much luck in resolving this issue. I am going to cross post in the OS X 10.4 forum as suggested.

I spoke with Apple and my Applecare coverage has expired so for $59 bucks they will help me solve the issue over the phone. If they can't help me, they won't charge me and I'll take it to my Apple dealer and have them figure it out.

Glen Maurer Author

Level 1

8 points

May 3, 2008 6:52 AM in response to MGW

I reinstalled only the Keychain items using Pacifist but the same error messages continue and Keychain First Aid continues to malfunction because it cannot find the "log-in keychain."

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Creating new login keychain