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Mac os x is stuck on creating a user account start up page. How do I make it actually go through and successfully creating a new user

Mac is stuck or creating a new administrator account and does not completely do it. It just goes in circles. It does not confirm the account was created and does not display the last thank for creating the user message. Can I fix it from the boot start up page because I don't have a disk

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Oct 14, 2012 2:46 PM

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Oct 14, 2012 2:57 PM in response to 33smiles

Well if your on 10.5.8 like your signature says, then you have bigger problems to worry about.


10.5 isn't supported anymore, so you might as well attempt data recovery (if you dont' have a backup) and call Apple via phone for the 10.6.3 white retail disk.


Step by Step to fix your Mac


Most commonly used backup methods


Then follow this proceedure to erase the ENTIRE disk with Zero's and install 10.6.3, then Software Update to 10.6.8


How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6


10.6 will run your older 10.5 software and hardware drivers using Rosetta, but 10.7 and 10.8 will not (also requires more RAM and will slow down your machine)



Over 50% of OS X users are on 10.6 and Apple is supporting it with security updates etc. so you should be good with your present software etc., until you need a new 10.8, 10.9 etc., machine.

Mac os x is stuck on creating a user account start up page. How do I make it actually go through and successfully creating a new user

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