Monterey update login issue

I just updatet to Monterey on my old Macbook Pro, but I cannot type in the login fields. My username was auto-populated, but I cannot click on the password field or key it in. Thank you!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Dec 12, 2024 8:08 PM

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Dec 14, 2024 1:11 AM in response to Mewermouse

Did you tried to enter the username and the password without selecting the fields (next field = enter)

Dec 14, 2024 1:09 AM in response to Mewermouse

Hi, I use Monterey too, but it isn't clear.

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