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mavericks update keychain access not accepting passwords

Every since I updated to mavericks I am gettting these pop ups that are asking for me to enter my keychain access password for all different access. Every time I enter my password it is rejected. I have tried to reset my default password, did not work. Tried keychain first aid did not work. In addition when I look for these keychain passwords for the websites they are not listed in my password keychain I cannot find them to deal with them indiviually. I have lost the ability to use safari, email,even system preferences. everytime I try to use them they freeze up and I am forced to use force quite. Frustrating to say the least. Can anyone point me in the right direction to assist me.

Thanks

These are the different pop up's:

1. talagent wants to use the "local items"keychain

2. com.apple.icloudhelper.xpc wants to use the "local items" keychain

3. clendarAgent wants to use the "local items" keychain

4.identityservicesd wants to use the "local items" keychain

5..accountsd wants to use the "local items" keychain

6.MAckeeper helper wants to use the "local items" keychain

7. AdressbooksourcesSync wants to use the "local items" keychain

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Nov 3, 2013 10:01 AM

87 replies

Mar 29, 2014 6:57 AM in response to Steve Singapore

I tried this but it does not work. It simple recreated the folder and started asking me for the password again. Password to what? None of it makes any sense.

Mar 30, 2014 12:16 PM in response to ASC member

Well, there are many weeks gone since I got the magic password prompt for the last time.

So the previous/obsolete password of administrator account seems to be all the system wanted for,

the procedure described by myself in this thread previously helped in my case.

For my luck it was only one password, and just one password change iteration back,

fortunately I didn't need to gather deep in password history and there was no more than

one obsolete password needed.

But how is the chance I will never run in these problems in the future,

means I will never need that obsolete admin password in the future?

It means, can I really wipe out the password from my memory?

Perhaps the good tip for future will be before upgrading to next os x version just

to switch off FileFault2 for the duration of the upgrade. Where this hint from?

Probs arose in this case after FV2 has been switched on.

WiseByte

Level 1

10 points

Apr 3, 2014 8:06 AM in response to Steve Singapore

This worked for me too. Good job Steve from Taiwan.

Zalmeron

Level 1

0 points

Jun 24, 2014 9:09 AM in response to cliff from gray lake

Maybe is too late but hope it helps for future references.

OS X Mavericks v10.9.1: Repeated prompts to unlock "Local Items" keychain

😎 nice day everyone!

Jul 21, 2014 11:10 AM in response to cliff from gray lake

I had the same problem, here is what I did:

Make sure you are logged in as administrator.
Open "Keychain Access".
Right (or control) click the keychain in question and select "Change Password for Keychain "(name of keychain)" from the drop-down menu.
Type your current administrator password in the "Current Password" field.
Type your current administrator password in the "New Password" and "Confirm Password" fields as well.

Best wishes, Vaughn

Aug 15, 2014 7:03 PM in response to Loading.....

This worked for me. FINALLY a solution. Thanks!!! 😀

Aug 17, 2014 9:08 AM in response to Steve Singapore

Thank you so much. This seems to have solved the problem for me too. This is my first Mac, and boy, it's not a great introduction at all. I have loved my three iPads and iPhones, but I was ready to throw the Macbook Air out the window.

wimteiss

Level 1

0 points

Nov 12, 2014 9:39 AM in response to Steve Singapore

THANK YOU!!!! This is the only fix that has worked for me. IMPORTANT: Look at the insert in "frighty"'s response, make sure the "auto-lock" is unchecked.

Nov 18, 2014 11:44 AM in response to Kalsta

Hello There.

The FIX worked only until the apple software updated, after restart the Icloud keyckain asked for password.

Then After that, every time i open the machine from sleep or start up it pop up the windows.

I have updated the machine to Yosemite and still the same problem; It did not give me a chance to clean install the software.

How can i clean install the Yosemite software, this a solution i have not tried.

Please advise, i have been on the Genius Bar and also no good luck with this pesky problem.

Tks

Sraisin

Level 1

15 points

Mar 21, 2015 7:35 PM in response to Steve Singapore

Thanks Steve Singapore!

I had the same problem, my first scary Mac moment as it was very unMac in nature, however solved quickly by your very clear instructions, much appreciated!

robkos

Level 1

0 points

Jul 28, 2015 8:21 PM in response to Steve Singapore

i did this and it helped. what did i do?

Oct 14, 2015 1:53 AM in response to Steve Singapore

Nice one Steve - worked like magic ! THANKS

mavericks update keychain access not accepting passwords