Cannot log in any more.

[crabhunter]

I'm wondering if there's a default root password I can use to log into OSX.

After a windows update that caused a crash I'm no longer able to log into my account, my name has vanished and I'm just left with the option of other.

I've tried Root and root as user and my password without luck.

I've tried booting my osx from the installer but it still won't show my account or let me use my user name and password.

Is there any way I can get into osx or do I have to reinstall?

Mike

 

[BreBo]

Is there any way I can get into osx or do I have to reinstall?

See Fixing no Admin accounts in High Sierra for possible solution.

 

[crabhunter]

That so nearly worked, I screwed it up by trying to create a new account with my old username and password.
Now it's well and truly screwed. I was hoping to keep it running until the final Mojave came out.
Never mind.