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Have To Enter Password Twice to Log In to Snow Leopard on my iMac

*Why Do I Have To Enter My Password Twice to Log In to Snow Leopard on my iMac?*

It just started happening a couple of weeks ago but I have no idea what I changed at that point.
There's a normal login screen where you can choose a user and enter a password. Then it goes to a completely blank screen for a few seconds and the same login scree reappears and I have to choose the user and enter the password again. Then it logs in.
What is going on? HOw do I fix it?
(please note that I do not want automatic login to one of the user accounts - I want to use this as a protection against access to my computer should someone steal it etc...)

Thanks

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Nov 30, 2010 6:27 AM

20 replies

Lance000 Author

Level 1

4 points

Dec 2, 2010 8:06 AM in response to CMCSK

CMCSK - thanks for all your help - I will give it a shot over the next couple days. If something can go wrong, it usually does go wrong for me. So better to wait until closer to the weekend.

What does it mean to "repair Permissions" after the combo install? Would that be using disk utility on my computer already, or booting up from my install disk and using that disk utility...or does it matter?

Why am I supposed to "verify disk" prior to install?
Does it matter if I do the verification on the "Macintosh HD" in the left panel or the umbrella drive above it, the "320.07 GB Hitachi......"?

CMCSK

Level 6

11,452 points

Dec 2, 2010 2:06 PM in response to Lance000

What does it mean to "repair Permissions" after the combo install?

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25751

Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility - select your volume and then select Repair Permissions.

You can find the same directions in the os Mac Help menu.

Would that be using disk utility on my computer already

Yes. See above.

Why am I supposed to "verify disk" prior to install?

When installing updates and upgrades, your os system (directory) needs to be in good shape to avoid damage and corruptions.

Does it matter if I do the verification on the "Macintosh HD" in the left panel

Yes. See above.

Lance000 Author

Level 1

4 points

Dec 4, 2010 10:19 AM in response to CMCSK

Thanks a lot for your help CMCSK - IT WORKED !!
You're awesome. Thanks for being patient.

Message was edited by: Lance000

CMCSK

Level 6

11,452 points

Dec 4, 2010 4:01 PM in response to Lance000

You are welcome. Glad everything worked out for you.

SADON2

Level 1

24 points

Jan 3, 2011 4:33 AM in response to Lance000

Having same double entry problem. I believe you solved it, BUT
could you list the steps in order -- I find it very difficult to following the solution as it is a little disjointed.
Sorry, just a Type A when it comes to my computer

Have To Enter Password Twice to Log In to Snow Leopard on my iMac