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Mac crashes on log in and I can't access Disk Utility

Last night my MacBook Pro (2020, Intel) crashed. I can reach the login screen, but when I enter my password to login it crashes, and this repeats. It also crashes when I try to access Disk Utility, which means that there is no way for me to get in to my Mac.


Anyone know what could possibly have caused this and if there is another way to get in?

Posted on Jan 24, 2022 4:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2022 5:33 AM

So, none of th1. Start up from macOS Recovery

To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard. Command-R is generally recommended, especially if you never installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later… https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904#notupdated

Command (⌘)-R

Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.


Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


Shift-Option-⌘-R

Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.ese work?



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Jan 24, 2022 5:33 AM in response to demuth

So, none of th1. Start up from macOS Recovery

To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold one of the following combinations on your keyboard. Command-R is generally recommended, especially if you never installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later… https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904#notupdated

Command (⌘)-R

Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.


Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.


Shift-Option-⌘-R

Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.ese work?



Mac crashes on log in and I can't access Disk Utility

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