jlars5

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Windows Software

Q: Startup problems

when I boot up my MacBook, a file folder comes up with a question mark on it and it blinks.

MacBook

Posted on Sep 23, 2016 12:58 PM

I have this question too

Q: Startup problems

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by JimmyCMPIT,

JimmyCMPIT Sep 23, 2016 12:59 PM in response to jlars5
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Mac OS X

Sep 23, 2016 12:59 PM in response to jlars5

reboot and reset VNRAM
How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
if that does not work see this document
If a flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac - Apple Support
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by Niel,

Niel Sep 23, 2016 1:00 PM in response to jlars5
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Mac OS X

Sep 23, 2016 1:00 PM in response to jlars5

Click here and follow the instructions. If the computer was running Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier and you reach the third set of steps, insert a Mac OS X install disk.

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by JimmyCMPIT,

JimmyCMPIT Sep 23, 2016 1:00 PM in response to jlars5
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Mac OS X

Sep 23, 2016 1:00 PM in response to jlars5

reboot and reset VNRAM
How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
if that does not work see this document
If a flashing question mark appears when you start your Mac - Apple Support
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