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When I try to put my user password in terminal it gives me a"sorrry try again" message

I understand the password does not show up on screen but I type in my password(which I'm sure of and I am the addmin)and I get soory message is there something I'm missing.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Mar 2, 2013 8:57 AM

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Mar 2, 2013 10:38 AM in response to jneedshelp

Try setting up another admin user account to see if the same problem continues. If Back-to-My Mac is selected in System Preferences, the Guest account will not work.


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If the problem is still there, try booting into the Safe Mode. Shut down the computer and then power it back up. Immediately after hearing the startup chime, hold down the shift key and continue to hold it until the grey Apple icon and a progress bar appear. The boot up is significantly slower than normal.

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When I try to put my user password in terminal it gives me a"sorrry try again" message

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