cant login to my user account after time machine data migration to new mac

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cant login to my user account after time machine data migration to new mac

I migrated my TM disk to a new Macbook pro running Mountain Lion. The migration appeared to proceed ok but when I try to login to my account it doesnt recognize my password, can anyone help?

MacBook, none

Posted on Oct 26, 2012 7:44 AM

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Oct 26, 2012 7:51 AM in response to Soundman562

Do you have any working accounts on the Macbook pro?

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Oct 26, 2012 8:00 AM in response to Neville Hillyer

no, I cannot login to any of my two accounts

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Oct 26, 2012 8:07 AM in response to Soundman562

Does this thread help?

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4157585

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Soundman562 Author

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Oct 26, 2012 8:11 AM in response to Neville Hillyer

I've left the new machine in the office but will give this thread a try on Monday and let you know how I get on. Thanks for the help

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