OS 10.4 - 2nd startup disk asking for name & password, but it was never setup

sbmuso · sbmuso #1 (**permalink**)

04-27-2009, 04:39 PM

I have 2 startup disks in my Mac Pro Intel. One running 10.5.5 and one running 10.4.11.

I tried to startup using the 10.4 drive (which I've done many times in the past) and I got the gray screen once it opened and it crashed. Now when I try to startup using the 10.4 drive, it asks for a name and password, which it never has done before. I put in my normal name and password and it doesn't accept it. I ran Disk Utility and Disk Warrior, and neither has made any difference.

I tried resetting the password using the install disks, but it says there is no user for this disk, so there is no password to reset.

Any suggestions as to how I can get around the name and password so I can use the 10.4 drive?
Thanks.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

04-27-2009, 05:07 PM

It sounds like you may have a firmware problem with the Tiger drive. I would try reinstalling Tiger on the drive if possible. That may or may not work.

As long as you haven't set a firmware password for the machine, or a user password for the Tiger HD you shouldn't be receiving a log on message requesting name and password.

Regards.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #3 (**permalink**)

04-27-2009, 05:08 PM

Still got the Tiger disks? If so boot, run Repair Disk and do a clean install.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

04-27-2009, 05:09 PM

Drat chscag you beat me by one minute! Still I guess the advice is the same!!

sbmuso · sbmuso #5 (**permalink**)

04-27-2009, 05:18 PM

I do have the Tiger disks, but I was hoping to not have to wipe the info from the drive.
"As long as you haven't set a firmware password for the machine, or a user password for the Tiger HD you shouldn't be receiving a log on message requesting name and password"

I know I "shouldn't get a log on message" but I am unfortunately. If there a way to bypass the log in message?

sbmuso · sbmuso #6 (**permalink**)

04-27-2009, 05:19 PM

If it's a firmware issue, what are my options exactly?
Thanks for your help.

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sbmuso #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 3	04-27-2009, 04:39 PM I have 2 startup disks in my Mac Pro Intel. One running 10.5.5 and one running 10.4.11. I tried to startup using the 10.4 drive (which I've done many times in the past) and I got the gray screen once it opened and it crashed. Now when I try to startup using the 10.4 drive, it asks for a name and password, which it never has done before. I put in my normal name and password and it doesn't accept it. I ran Disk Utility and Disk Warrior, and neither has made any difference. I tried resetting the password using the install disks, but it says there is no user for this disk, so there is no password to reset. Any suggestions as to how I can get around the name and password so I can use the 10.4 drive? Thanks.
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chscag #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,044 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	04-27-2009, 05:07 PM It sounds like you may have a firmware problem with the Tiger drive. I would try reinstalling Tiger on the drive if possible. That may or may not work. As long as you haven't set a firmware password for the machine, or a user password for the Tiger HD you shouldn't be receiving a log on message requesting name and password. Regards.
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,103 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	04-27-2009, 05:09 PM Drat chscag you beat me by one minute! Still I guess the advice is the same!!
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sbmuso #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 3	04-27-2009, 05:18 PM I do have the Tiger disks, but I was hoping to not have to wipe the info from the drive. "As long as you haven't set a firmware password for the machine, or a user password for the Tiger HD you shouldn't be receiving a log on message requesting name and password" I know I "shouldn't get a log on message" but I am unfortunately. If there a way to bypass the log in message?
	QUOTE Thanks

sbmuso #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 27, 2009 Posts: 3	04-27-2009, 05:19 PM If it's a firmware issue, what are my options exactly? Thanks for your help.
	QUOTE Thanks

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