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Nov 6, 2014 6:23 AM in response to jperr92by TracyToronto,I just wanted to share the fix I have if it happens to you instead of doing a format and reinstall.
- Start computer holding up COMMAND + SHIFT (puts you into single user mode)
- In the prompt enter: mount –uw / then hit return (please note spaces in command)
- Enter: cd /Library/Preferences then hit return (please note spaces AND the Capital L and P – it is case sensitive)
- Enter: mv com.apple.loginwindow.plist com.apple.loginwindow.plist.old (please note spaces) then hit return
- Enter: Reboot then hit return
- Once the computer restarts tap the trackpad (so you see the cursor) then enter the first letter of the username, which would be a (it is best to use the administrator account) then hit ENTER
- Now enter in the password (groupmtech), then press enter
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Dec 3, 2014 8:20 AM in response to TracyTorontoby neilypeelie,TracyToronto Step 1 is COMMAND + S (not SHIFT)
Otherwise... good work!
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Dec 4, 2014 7:38 AM in response to TracyTorontoby tracycartaxo,I just wanted to share the fix I have if it happens to you instead of doing a format and reinstall.
****ERROR, it is not COMMAND + SHIFT for the first step, its Command + S
- Start computer holding up COMMAND + S (puts you into single user mode)
- In the prompt enter: mount –uw / then hit return (please note spaces in command)
- Enter: cd /Library/Preferences then hit return (please note spaces AND the Capital L and P – it is case sensitive)
- Enter: mv com.apple.loginwindow.plist com.apple.loginwindow.plist.old (please note spaces) then hit return
- Enter: Reboot then hit return
- Once the computer restarts tap the trackpad (so you see the cursor) then enter the first letter of the username, which would be a in my case (it is best to use the administrator account) then hit ENTER
- Now enter in the password , then press enter
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Dec 9, 2014 11:19 AM in response to jesseinmaby Tdizzleer,Yeah Jesseinma!!!! Saved my bacon today with the old "close your eyes and use the force Luke".
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Dec 12, 2014 10:29 AM in response to jesseinmaby Steve Sea,This has now worked for me 2 times. Different machines. Most recently 12-12-2014.
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Dec 29, 2014 8:39 AM in response to jesseinmaby zimington,jesseinma post is the correct solution! Thanks a lot. I read this over and thought yeah right, yet it was the only one that had likes. Did exactky that and Mac started right up! Thanks again.
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Feb 2, 2015 5:10 PM in response to jesseinmaby kmchavez,I am so grateful to you, Jesseinma! I had to try your fix a couple of times but it did come through for me, at last! What a relief! Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to post that fix for us. Thank you!!!!
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Feb 11, 2015 7:36 AM in response to jesseinmaby draconiscz,Love you, saved my day and made me look good in front of my clients...
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Feb 15, 2015 10:50 AM in response to jesseinmaby Christineteen99,This worked for me too! Thanks so much!
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Feb 15, 2015 5:51 PM in response to tracycartaxoby Inkyfingers,Thanks to the two Tracys!! this fix worked for me!!
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