Stuck/can’t get passed set up language loop
MacBook Air - latest Monterey update installed
I found samdump 2 in var folder which should not be there? Thunderbolt appeared, root console showing in terminal, Netbios/computer name changed also. Unknown devices in wifi and ports.
I panicked and deleted files and lost admin account or permissions possibly. Password no longer accepted at login. ‘Resetpassword’ via terminal in both recovery & single user mode, still not accepted at login screen. My admin name no longer had capital initial or a space. Tried both ways (old username & new layout) still didn’t work.
Advised in terminal to remove .AppleSetupDone file to allow me to create new user with admin permissions. It comes on as hello then to languages screen. Choose English, shows apple logo and bar loads up but then loops back. I have no back-up on Time Machine.
Trying to find someone who has senior knowledge has been extremely difficult or to get a reply on here re what’s happening.
MacBook Air