I can't log into my main account with my password, always gets me back to the log-in screen after upgrading to 10.7.5

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I can't log into my main account with my password, always gets me back to the log-in screen after upgrading to 10.7.5

After my routine software update to 10.7.5, I can't log into my main log-in id. Whenever I put my password in, it takes me back to the log-in screen. I'm sure of the password not being wrong because i can access my other admin accounts from which i changed the password. All my files and data is in that id. Please help. Thank you.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Oct 11, 2012 8:05 AM

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baltwo

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Oct 11, 2012 5:57 PM in response to Doirock

http://osxdaily.com/2011/08/24/reset-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-password/ and

http://osxdaily.com/2011/09/19/change-password-mac-os-x-10-7-lion-without-knowin g-current-password/

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Oct 12, 2012 5:49 AM in response to baltwo

Well, I did try resetting the password but it still didn't work. But I think I found a way to transfer files without loggin in to the other account. Also, the method in which it suggests that one should reset the apple setup does not work, it does not recognise the directory.
Anyway, your concern is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. 🙂

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baltwo

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Oct 12, 2012 11:39 AM in response to Doirock

Thanks for the feedback. Good computing.

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