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Q: Since my update on Lion 10.7 I have a Problem with the login

Since my update on Lion 10.7 I have a Problem with the login.

The loginscreen appears,

For a few seconds the cursor is blinking in the passwordfield.

Then the screen freezes and I get the beach ball.

At least I get a kernelpanic.

If I am quick enough typing my password I can start my macbook.

It also works if I switch to automatic login.

anyone an Idea

Thanks a lot

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jul 22, 2011 4:00 AM

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Q: Since my update on Lion 10.7 I have a Problem with the login

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  • by StephanieMay,

    StephanieMay StephanieMay Jul 22, 2011 6:17 AM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 22, 2011 6:17 AM in response to Watzmann

    I've had a similar issue. Except I don't login to my Mac each time I start it up after shut down. My MacBook Pro (Late 2009 model) has frozen up twice in two days after powering it up from shut down now that Lion is installed. I have to hold down the power button to get it to go off and then when I turn it back on again it starts up fine. I'm not sure why this would be... HELP!

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 22, 2011 6:20 AM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 22, 2011 6:20 AM in response to Watzmann

    Ok, try performing a safe mode

    - restart the computer while holding the shift button. Replicate the issue

     

    Boot to the recovery HD and run maintenance task

    - restart the computer while holding Command + R. Then go for disk utility > repair disk and permissions. Test the login screen again

  • by Watzmann,

    Watzmann Watzmann Jul 22, 2011 10:45 AM in response to kisuke3
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    Jul 22, 2011 10:45 AM in response to kisuke3

    While performing safe mode the login works!

    Repaired Disc and Permission (Disc was O.K.)

    Same issue!

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 22, 2011 1:20 PM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 22, 2011 1:20 PM in response to Watzmann

    Ok so if in safe mode everything worked then you might be having issue with a 3rd party application(possible)

     

    delete everything in loging items

    Accounts preferences > Login items

     

    /Library/LaunchDaemons

    /Library/Cache

    /Libary/LaunchAgents

    /Library/StartupItems

    ~/Library/LaunchAgents

    ~/Library/Cache

     

    Do the above while logged in safe mode.

     

    Remember that the user folder is now hidden in Lion. You have to hold option key then click Go on the menu bar to see it

  • by StephanieMay,

    StephanieMay StephanieMay Jul 23, 2011 6:19 AM in response to kisuke3
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    Jul 23, 2011 6:19 AM in response to kisuke3

    I was able to solve my problem by deleting all of my LogIn items and weeding out extra HP printer files that were installed on my machine during the Lion upgrade. I had a similar issue to this in 2010 and had notes from when I called AppleCare to troubleshoot. Once I deleted the necessary files and shut down and powered up, everything started up fine. So, maybe if any of you have an older HP printer this could be causing the issue.

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 23, 2011 6:23 AM in response to StephanieMay
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    Jul 23, 2011 6:23 AM in response to StephanieMay

    yep i suspect that. Since safe mode works, the above steps I recommended would further narrow down the issue we're getting. obviously the OP needs to follow them first and post back with the results

  • by Watzmann,

    Watzmann Watzmann Jul 23, 2011 9:44 AM in response to kisuke3
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    Jul 23, 2011 9:44 AM in response to kisuke3

    I have deleted all the startup items in my account,

    I have deleted the mentioned files in /LIbrary and ~/Library

    same issue!

    I have created a second account

    This worked for one login!?

    Now I have again about 5 Seconds to enter my password on both accounts!

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 23, 2011 10:11 AM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 23, 2011 10:11 AM in response to Watzmann

    Ok so on the login screen what exactly happens?does it give you the password field at least?be more specific

     

    try to boot to the recovery HD by holding Command + R while on startup, perform a repair disc and permission

     

    can you check the status SMART as well?

  • by Watzmann,

    Watzmann Watzmann Jul 23, 2011 11:12 PM in response to kisuke3
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    Jul 23, 2011 11:12 PM in response to kisuke3

    The Login screen appears the cursor blinks in the password field (ten times),

    then the cursor disappears, - the screen is now frozen.

    After a few seconds the beachball appears.

    Now I have to press the power button for 5 seconds.

    Boot to the recovery HD - allready done (with no result) was the tip in your first reply!

    SMART Status is O.K.

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 23, 2011 11:26 PM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 23, 2011 11:26 PM in response to Watzmann

    are you using displaylink?

    what peripherals are connected to your mac?

  • by Watzmann,

    Watzmann Watzmann Jul 24, 2011 10:30 PM in response to kisuke3
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    Jul 24, 2011 10:30 PM in response to kisuke3

    I do not use displaylink, and there are no peripherals connected to my MBP.

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 25, 2011 6:17 AM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 25, 2011 6:17 AM in response to Watzmann

    Go for your console logs and paste here maybe we can find something there

  • by Watzmann,

    Watzmann Watzmann Jul 29, 2011 10:53 AM in response to kisuke3
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    Jul 29, 2011 10:53 AM in response to kisuke3

    finally found the solution.

    System preferences / Energy Saver

    if I uncheck "automatic changing of videomodes" the login works!?

    Seems to be a bug in Lion.

     

    Thanks to all!

  • by kisuke3,

    kisuke3 kisuke3 Jul 30, 2011 10:40 AM in response to Watzmann
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    Jul 30, 2011 10:40 AM in response to Watzmann

    you mean automatic graphic switching?

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