How can I remove Recovery Assistant and log in normally?

My Mac Pro will not allow me to log in. It has opened on the Recovery Assistant and believes I want to reset my password, which I do not. The screen is very dark, the cursor will not work, I have no access to controls. How can I remove Recovery Assistant and log on normally please? Thank you

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Jan 23, 2026 2:43 AM

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Posted on Jan 23, 2026 3:52 AM

Press and hold the power button until the computer shuts down. Then press the power button again to start up normally.

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How can I remove Recovery Assistant and log in normally?

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