On startup of Mac Mini running OS Mavericks login windows are invisible. Login is possible but there are no white boxes for username and password. Keyboard inputs also do not display.

Mac Mini with 2 Ghz Intel Core i7 running OS X 10.9.1. Recent problem with startup screen where I get a gray startup screen that is blank and does not show the login windows for username or password. Mousing over where they should be does provide a cursor change and I can click into the invisible window and login. Also, I can just type the information and hit enter and login without problems but the keystrokes do not appear either. This is not a big problem if I make sure that I type my login information correctly, but if I make a mistake it can be difficult make sure I am in the right place before I retype. Any ideas why the screen is just gray and does not show the windows? Once I type in the login info in the invisible windows and hit enter the computer starts up, loads finder, and runs without any other noticeable problems.

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This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, by a font conflict, or by corruption of the file system or of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards, if applicable. Start up in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. You must hold down the shift key twice: once when you boot, and again when you log in.
Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a Fusion Drive or a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, with limited graphics performance, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually login automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

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    Report generated 6 March 2015 20:11:31 GMT
    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
    Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
    Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
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        MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Technical Specifications)
        MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
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        4 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
            BANK 1/DIMM0
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        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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        Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
            Color LCD 1280 x 800
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            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
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        [killed]    com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.cmfsyncagent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
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        [killed]    com.apple.awdd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.emond.aslmanager.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.ifdreader.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.installd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.nsurlsessiond.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.tccd.system.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
        [killed]    org.cups.cupsd.plist
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        [not loaded]    com.sony.ReaderLibrary.RunReaderLibrary.plist [Click for support]
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        [failed]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
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        [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.apple.SafariBookmarksSyncer.plist
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
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        iTunesHelper    UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
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        MyTomTomSA    UNKNOWN Hidden (missing value)
        TomTomHOMERunner    Application Hidden (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/TomTom HOME/TomTomHOMERunner.app)
        Google Drive    Application  (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
        HP Product Research    Application  (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Customer Participation/HP Product Research.app)
        HPEventHandler    UNKNOWN  (missing value)
        HP Scheduler    Application  (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app)
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        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        EPPEX Plugin: Version: 3.0.5.0 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
        AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.13 [Click for support]
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        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        Easy-WebPrint EX: Version: 1.1.0 [Click for support]
        Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
        Skip System Files: NO
        Auto backup: YES
        Volumes being backed up:
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        Destinations:
            My Passport [Local]
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            Total number of backups: 8
            Oldest backup: 2013-04-28 13:07:45 +0000
            Last backup: 2014-01-12 18:00:46 +0000
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             2%    WindowServer
             2%    hpdot4d
             1%    NotificationCenter
             1%    Google Drive
             1%    usernoted
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        155 MB    com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
        133 MB    Google Chrome
        99 MB    Safari
        99 MB    Finder
        60 MB    WindowServer
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        91 MB    Free RAM
        1.48 GB    Active RAM
        1.39 GB    Inactive RAM
        1.11 GB    Wired RAM
        13.41 GB    Page-ins
        309 MB    Page-outs

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                    Mac mini (Mid 2011)
                    Mac mini - model: Macmini5,1
                    1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
                    2 GB RAM
    Video Information:
                    Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 288 MB
    System Software:
                    OS X 10.9.2 (13C64) - Uptime: 0 days 0:5:55
    Disk Information:
                    APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
                                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                                      lj0k    m k,  p (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (203.57 GB free)
                                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
    USB Information:
                    Apple, Inc. Keyboard Hub
                                    Apple Inc. Apple Keyboard
                    Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
                    Logitech USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
                    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
    FireWire Information:
    Thunderbolt Information:
                    Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
    Kernel Extensions:
                    com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver      (1.0.3 - SDK 10.5)
    Launch Daemons:
                    [System]                com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.fitbit.galileod.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.logmein.logmeinblanker.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.logmein.logmeinserver.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.logmein.raupdate.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist 3rd-Party support link
    Launch Agents:
                    [System]                com.coupons.coupond.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist 3rd-Party support link
                    [System]                com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist 3rd-Party support link
    User Launch Agents:
                    [not loaded]           com.google.keystone.agent.plist 3rd-Party support link
    User Login Items:
                    iTunesHelper
                    SpeechSynthesisServer
                    Google Chrome
    Internet Plug-ins:
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                    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 12.0.0.77 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
                    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
                    Flash Player: Version: 12.0.0.77 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
                    CouponPrinter-FireFox_v2: Version: 5.0.3 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
                    Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
                    Silverlight: Version: 4.0.50826.0 3rd-Party support link
                    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
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                    BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
                    AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
                    AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
                    iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
    iTunes Plug-ins:
                    Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
    3rd Party Preference Panes:
                    Flash Player  3rd-Party support link
                    Perian  3rd-Party support link
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                    /Applications/iWork '09
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                    Auto backup: NO - Auto backup turned off
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                        1%      EtreCheck
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                    43 MB     ocspd
                    43 MB     com.apple.IconServicesAgent
                    39 MB     Dock
                    35 MB     WindowServer
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                    493 MB  Free RAM
                    651 MB  Active RAM
                    203 MB  Inactive RAM
                    700 MB  Wired RAM
                    200 MB  Page-ins
                    0 B          Page-outs
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    EtreCheck version: 2.1.6 (109)
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    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
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      Mac mini (Mid 2011) (Technical Specifications)
      Mac mini - model: Macmini5,1
      1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
      2 GB RAM
      BANK 0/DIMM0
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      BANK 1/DIMM0
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      Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Video Information: ℹ️
      Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 288 MB
      VA2037 SERIES 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz
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      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 499.25 GB (76.72 GB free)
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    USB Information: ℹ️
      Apple Inc. iPhone
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      Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
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      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
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      Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
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      /System/Library/Extensions
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      [loaded] com.divx.agent.postinstall.plist [Support]
      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Support]
      [invalid?] uk.co.markallan.clamxav.freshclam.plist [Support]
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      Microsoft Database Daemon Application  (/Applications/Microsoft Office 2008/Office/Microsoft Database Daemon.app)
      Dropbox Application  (/Applications/Dropbox.app)
      Google Drive Application  (/Applications/Google Drive.app)
      HP Scheduler Application  (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app)
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      AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin1017277: Version: Unknown
      OVSHelper: Version: 1.1 [Support]
      OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin: Version: 12.3.6 [Support]
      Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.3.1.2 [Support]
      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.10411.0 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.287 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 2.2 [Support]
      Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.287 - SDK 10.6 [Support]
      AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin: Version: Unknown
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1
      iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
      HypercosmPlugIn: Version: 1.0 [Support]
      Scorch: Version: 6.2.0 [Support]
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      Picasa: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.4 [Support]
      BrowserPlus_2.7.1: Version: 2.7.1 [Support]
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      BrowserPlus  [Support]
      DivX  [Support]
      Flash Player  [Support]
      Flip4Mac WMV  [Support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Mobile backups: OFF
      Auto backup: YES
      Destinations:
      My Passport [Local]
      Total size: 499.73 GB
      Total number of backups: 35
      Oldest backup: 2013-11-28 08:26:20 +0000
      Last backup: 2015-01-24 16:14:06 +0000
      Size of backup disk: Excellent
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          17% mds
          6% iPhoto
          3% activitymonitord
          2% WindowServer
          1% Activity Monitor
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
      161 MB WebProcess
      132 MB iPhoto
      86 MB Safari
      82 MB App Store
      62 MB iTunes
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
      33 MB Free RAM
      674 MB Active RAM
      668 MB Inactive RAM
      769 MB Wired RAM
      12.57 GB Page-ins
      12.61 GB Page-outs

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    Report generated 4/30/15, 3:58 PM
    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
    Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
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        16 GB RAM Upgradeable
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            BANK 1/DIMM0
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        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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