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Big Sur upgrade ...Now I cant open passwords or unlock preferences because it does not recognise my password. GRRRRRRRR!

Big Sur upgrade ...Now I cant open passwords or unlock preferences because it does not recognise my password. GRRRRRRRR!

Current Pro Desktops

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 5:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2020 8:56 AM

I had the same problem. What I did to fix it was reset the SMC by doing the following.

  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release the button.
  3. Wait a few seconds, then press the power button to turn on your Mac.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

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Big Sur upgrade ...Now I cant open passwords or unlock preferences because it does not recognise my password. GRRRRRRRR!

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