iMac will not start, begins loading and turns off. Receiving an Exit 8 code.

When starting iMac computer it begins to load and half way through it will shutoff. Checking In diagnostics received code of Exit 8. Not sure we’re to proceed at this point!

Posted on Jun 10, 2020 5:21 PM

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Jun 10, 2020 5:51 PM in response to Cedmoran

The "File system check exit code is 8" error is especially found at the time of system check. This error has a great chance to occur on both internal hard drives and external hard drives. How to fix "File system check exit code is 8" error on macOS Catalina/Mojave/High Sierra/Sierra.


Not recommending the download there...

https://iboysoft.com/mac-data-recovery/file-system-check-exit-code-is-8.html

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iMac will not start, begins loading and turns off. Receiving an Exit 8 code.

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