Aargh! : Can't create a new user

[cabbage]

below is a post from 2001. I'm having the same problem

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Aargh! : Can't create a new user

Now when I try to create a new user, I get no response - the "Create new user" button in the users panel of System Prefs appears to be active (it is not faded), but does nothing.

Does anyone have an idea how I could sort this out without reinstalling the OS Alternatively, can I create a new user in the terminal, and just bypass all this flakey Apple System Preferences GUI.

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I was able to create a new user in NetInfo, I can log in but the System Preferences is empty. Any one know a fix for either of these?

[uoba]

The user you are currently using (to see the desktop, finder etc.), does it have administration access? i.e. is it set to be an administrator on your machine?

[cabbage]

yes,
I only have one user that has Admin access.