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New mac mini MI migrated from old 10.15 mini; cannot get it to allow auto login. I am the only user, listed as admin. Tried 100 times, added new user w/admin, didn't work (deleted additional user). Any ideas
Mac mini, macOS 10.15
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New mac mini MI migrated from old 10.15 mini; cannot get it to allow auto login. I am the only user, listed as admin. Tried 100 times, added new user w/admin, didn't work (deleted additional user). Any ideas
Mac mini, macOS 10.15
G510 Said:
"Auto login: New mac mini MI migrated from old 10.15 mini; cannot get it to allow auto login. I am the only user, listed as admin. Tried 100 times, added new user w/admin, didn't work (deleted additional user). Any ideas"
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What to Try:
A. Use this Link: Set your Mac to automatically log in during startup - Apple Support
B. Try Safe Mode:
In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues
G510 Said:
"Auto login: New mac mini MI migrated from old 10.15 mini; cannot get it to allow auto login. I am the only user, listed as admin. Tried 100 times, added new user w/admin, didn't work (deleted additional user). Any ideas"
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What to Try:
A. Use this Link: Set your Mac to automatically log in during startup - Apple Support
B. Try Safe Mode:
In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues
When troubleshooting and sometimes after major updates I do a routine maintenance voodoo (reset SMC & PRAM, safe-boot (*), and in Recovery mode check First Aid for the device and all containers and volumes under it (**)).
(*) Previously I safe-booted and logged in but lately I have booted only to the login screen thinking that user caches are not cleared. But maybe I should log-in to make safe-boot more effective?
(**) Maybe checking First Aid only for the container(s) does the same thing? Device shows the S.M.A.R.T. status, though.
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