log into it.
Check to see if the keyboard illumination works now.
If it does, consider moving to that new account permanently.
If it doesn't, move back to the original account and try deleting the Finder Prefs
Wonder why you didn't feel it necessary to give us any real information about your problem machine.
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When I am in my user account the screen brightness does not automatically adjust. Also the KB illumination does not come on.
It works in the Admin A/C. The settings of both accounts are the same.
Can anyone offer advice?
Thank you,
RoyalGala (a good apple!)

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