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I reset my admin password but I still cannot login to update system preferences

I reset my admin password but I still cannot login to update system preferences

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 8, 2022 7:00 PM

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Jan 9, 2022 1:02 AM in response to MacHelp744

Try the suggestions here:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253315154?page=1

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Jan 9, 2022 1:43 AM in response to MacHelp744

If you can't reset your Mac login password

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I reset my admin password but I still cannot login to update system preferences

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