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My Mac is on but is not asking for password

How can I get it working again

Posted on Jul 3, 2021 12:48 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2021 1:16 AM

Have you set your mac for automatic login.

Open System Preferences> Security & Privacy> General.

Make sure the box for Disable automatic login is checked.

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Jul 3, 2021 1:16 AM in response to Zacharymacapple

Have you set your mac for automatic login.

Open System Preferences> Security & Privacy> General.

Make sure the box for Disable automatic login is checked.

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My Mac is on but is not asking for password

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