Can't log in as new user

I've just set up an additional user account for the first time since I've gotten my computer (about 6 years or so). After the account is created and a password is made, I can't actually log into the new account: either through fast switching or after restarting the computer. The entered password is always wrong! I've tried all kind of different passwords, tried repeating the user account creation multiple times, and I've run Disk First Aid on the login drive just to make sure. Any ideas are certainly appreciated!

Hi, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Might see if that user shows up here...
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc that came with your computer, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Change Passwords from the menubar. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, *you must select your language first.)*
*Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Change Passwords.*

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