Having problems deleting a user on MacBook Air (old)

I'm trying to delete a user from my MacBook Air, and it says "deleting user". It has been saying that for over 4 hours. I can't reset the computer, or update it. Help!

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Jun 10, 2020 7:54 PM

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2 replies

BDAqua

Level 10

250,253 points

Jun 11, 2020 5:23 AM in response to elsa200

How come you can't reset the Mac?

Power Down & try it in Safe Mode...

Safe Boot from the HD, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode?

BDAqua

Level 10

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Jun 15, 2020 9:40 AM in response to elsa200

Any luck yet Elsa?

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