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Can't login after latest Leopard Update

  • 27-06-2008 09:56AM
    #1
    Comrade Zed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭


    I installed the latest update for Leopard the other day. When I turned on my G4 I was asked for my password, which I entered correctly, but it keeps asking me again for my password. I tried to boot from the installation disc, but that won't work either. Any suggestions?:confused:


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  • #2
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Comrade Zed wrote: »
    I tried to boot from the installation disc, but that won't work either.
    Why? What happens?


  • #3
    Comrade Zed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭Comrade Zed


    Nothing ... it keeps going to the start up screen asking me for my password. I was hoping to boot from the disc, but I'm not given that option


  • #4
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Comrade Zed wrote: »
    Nothing ... it keeps going to the start up screen asking me for my password. I was hoping to boot from the disc, but I'm not given that option
    I meant when you booted from the install cd. To boot from it you need to hold c as the machine starts up. Then use the Reset Password utility. Should be in the Installer menu.


  • #5
    Comrade Zed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭Comrade Zed


    I'll try that when I get home, this evening and let you know how it goes. Thanks.


  • #6
    Comrade Zed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭Comrade Zed


    I got into the Utilities and:-
    1. ran the First Aid ... all ok :)
    2. Reset the password ... again, all ok :)
    I rebooted, came to the login screen, entered password ... password accepted, then back to login screen again :confused:

    I rebooted holding down c ... and the login screen appeared :mad:

    I've tried a few times now with No Joy! :confused:


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  • #7
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,699 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    You haven't got the firmware password set up, have you? Might explain why holding c doesn't work sometimes.

    Try holding option at start-up, it should let you choose your startup disk.

    Apple seem to recommend you do an archive and install, see here.


  • #8
    Comrade Zed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭Comrade Zed


    After a few attempts I got in and did an Archive / Reinstall. Seems to be working now. Thanks for your help Sad.


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