A little problem: Need to bypass shutdown script

Ri-dog said:

Hi,

I've been experimenting with creating an executable file on my mac that can instantly shutdown my computer, the code is as follows:

Code:

#!/bin/sh
osascript -e 'tell application "System Events" to shut down'

So, I made the file, and through an unfortunate series of events, this new shutdown file got put in my login items (the apps that launch when you login to your computer). So, as soon as I login, my computer will shutdown.

Is there anyway to disable the app so I can use my laptop again? Thanks!

- Ridog

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r0k said:

I believe there is a way to start OS X in a safe mode that bypasses your login items. You can then delete the offending file. Starting with 10.4 it involved holding shift while you boot. I don't know whether this still works in ML but I assume it still works.

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Ri-dog said:

Thanks for all your quick replies!

Safe Boot worked great!!! I was able to get rid of the offending file.

Thanks again!!

- Ridog

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