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Hanging up on Data & Privacy Login

We are setting up a new 27 inch iMac here. It is running Big Sur 11.6. I create first user upon setup with no issue. I create another user - standard user. Everytime I try first login on that user, the OS hangs up on Data & Privacy window. I just get the spinning wheel.


Any clues?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Dec 14, 2021 10:54 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2021 3:50 PM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


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Dec 14, 2021 3:50 PM in response to GJHorn-Mac

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


Hanging up on Data & Privacy Login

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