My macbook pro is stuck on the log in page and is showing a gray folder what do i do ?

my macbook pro is stuck on the log in page and is showing a gray folder where the log in icon should be. what do i do??

Hi jazziejayy,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you see a gray folder icon and can't log in to the user account on your Mac, start with the troubleshooting steps in this article:
A flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1440
Regards,
Jeremy

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