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Log in screen freezing up

After putting in the correct password on the login screen The progress bar freezes about 3/4 of the way through. I have tried turning off the computer several times but it continues to do the same thing.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on May 16, 2021 3:56 PM

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Posted on May 16, 2021 4:09 PM

CiaraGene Said:

"Log in screen freezing up: After putting in the correct password on the login screen The progress bar freezes about 3/4 of the way through. I have tried turning off the computer several times but it continues to do the same thing."

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See if your Hard drive is Failing:


What to Try:

  1. Boot: into Recovery Mode (Hold Down: [command + R] upon boot)
  2. Select: Disk Utility
  3. Select: the Drive
  4. Click: First Aid button
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May 16, 2021 4:09 PM in response to CiaraGene

CiaraGene Said:

"Log in screen freezing up: After putting in the correct password on the login screen The progress bar freezes about 3/4 of the way through. I have tried turning off the computer several times but it continues to do the same thing."

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See if your Hard drive is Failing:


What to Try:

  1. Boot: into Recovery Mode (Hold Down: [command + R] upon boot)
  2. Select: Disk Utility
  3. Select: the Drive
  4. Click: First Aid button

Log in screen freezing up

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