How to setup duel users on iMac

how can i set up duel users on the mac

Create new Account
blue apple > system preferences
clicks on accounts icon
click on lock icon if locked. 
enter logon password 
click on + icon ( left side of screen just above the lock icon )
after creating new account, you need to logout of your current account.
blue apple > log out ... current count name ...
log on to new account. see if problem goes away.
if it has gone  away, some preference file got messed up on your account. Rename the appropriate  Preference file. You will have to figure out the name.   They are .plist files.  Look for these files in Preferences folder which is in your Library folder [ more formally ~/Library/Preferences ].  ... reboot.
Post back for more help.
More tips on creating a new account
http://pondini.org/OSX/Transfer.html

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