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Mac startup with question mark
Mac startup with question mark




  • From the Utilities menu, choose Disk Utility.
  • Restart the computer, then hold the C key during startup.
  • Once started up from Mac OS X media, skip to step 3. MacBook Air note: On a MacBook Air, there are two options for starting up from Mac OS X media: Either connect a MacBook Air SuperDrive to the MacBook Air via the USB port and restart the computer, holding down the C key during startup, or use Remote Install Mac OS X to startup from a system software DVD that's located on a partner computer. Be sure to either use the disc that came with your Mac, or, if you installed a later Mac OS X version from disc, use the newer disc.
  • If the issue persists, insert your Mac OS X installation disc.
  • After your Mac starts up, restart again to verify that the flashing question mark does not appear.

    mac startup with question mark

    Select your Mac OS X startup disk with Startup Manager by restarting and holding the Option key.If any step resolves the issue, you don't need to continue to the next one. If your Mac still starts to a flashing question mark, follow the steps below. If the flashing question mark issue persists, reconnect the keyboard and mouse. If the issue persists, shut down your Mac with its power button, disconnect any external mouse and keyboard, then turn on your Mac with its power button. This issue might occur if a mouse or trackpad button is pressed during startup. Tip: If your computer has a gray screen (with no flashing question mark) startup issue, see Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup. Sometimes, your computer may not start beyond the flashing question mark.

    mac startup with question mark

    In most cases, reselecting the startup disk is all that is required to resolve the issue. It's normal to see the flashing question mark when a startup disk has not been selected.

    mac startup with question mark

    If your computer starts up normally after a brief delay, you probably just need to reselect the startup disk in Startup Disk preferences. Usually, all you have to do to get your Mac back up and running is remind it where its software is. If you see a flashing question mark when you start your Mac, it's probably because it can't find the system software it needs to start up. SOURCE: Why is my macbook air a1466 showin a file with aĪ flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac






    Mac startup with question mark