10.5.1 Update - Locked into Setup Assistant loop
I updated to 10.5.1 using Software Update. Everything went smoothly and I restarted my computer. But when my 20 inch iMac restarted the Setup Assistant came up and had me reenter all the info. After that was done it starts over from the beginning. The Setup Assistant just keeps looping and I can't escape it.
I had this exact problem and here is what you do.
Restart and hold shift as it's turning on. Keep holding until the spinning gear starts. It should take you to a log in screen, DO NOT LOG IN, press restart (if restart isn't there as an option press 'back' and then you will see a restart option) and then the computer will start the update.
I was stuck in this loop for a long frustrating time. But this solution definitely works. Good luck.
Edit: I also re-entered my information about 100 times, it doesn't over write anything and all your files and settings will still be there.
Message was edited by: Bonnie Ward
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