10-18-2014 12:24 AM
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  1. jmr1015's Avatar
    jmr1015
    I just finished updating to OS X Yosemite on my MacBook Pro... and my password is not working to log me in. The hint pops up after several failed attempts, and the hint is telling me to use the password that I am using, that isn't working.
    10-17-2014 12:39 AM
  2. HankAZ's Avatar
    HankAZ
    Originally Posted by jmr1015
    I just finished updating to OS X Yosemite on my MacBook Pro... and my password is not working to log me in. The hint pops up after several failed attempts, and the hint is telling me to use the password that I am using, that isn't working.
    Check caps-lock?
    10-17-2014 12:40 AM
  3. jmr1015's Avatar
    jmr1015
    Originally Posted by HankAZ
    Check caps-lock?
    I've put the password in with caps lock on, and off. Just to be sure.
    10-17-2014 12:48 AM
  4. HankAZ's Avatar
    HankAZ
    Originally Posted by jmr1015
    I've put the password in with caps lock on, and off. Just to be sure.
    Was just a shot in the dark. I got nothing else.
    10-17-2014 12:53 AM
  5. Andy1975's Avatar
    Andy1975
    Exactly same issue here! And happy to say no backup since.... got to say, my first mac and never have had this problem with almost 20 years with windows
    10-17-2014 04:31 AM
  7. jmr1015's Avatar
    jmr1015
    Booted up in recovery mode. Reset my password. Seems like all is back to normal. Upon reboot, my user account automatically logged in without me even having to enter a password.
    10-18-2014 12:20 AM
  8. HankAZ's Avatar
    HankAZ
    Originally Posted by jmr1015
    Booted up in recovery mode. Reset my password. Seems like all is back to normal. Upon reboot, my user account automatically logged in without me even having to enter a password.
    Glad you got the login thing worked out.

    To turn off the auto-login, go to:

     > System Preferences... > Users & Groups > Login Items > Automatic Login [OFF]

    You may need to click the little padlock and enter your account password somewhere along the way.
    10-18-2014 12:24 AM
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