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Slow or non existent startup on imac

How do I troubleshoot a Mac that won't finish startup process- what keys do I press at startup to troubleshoot.


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 6:27 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2020 7:05 AM

What size and year model is the iMac?

see > Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


First try starting up in Safe Mode followed by a normal restart.

see > How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Then if you are still having slow startups issues or getting stuck at a startup screen,

see > If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support

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Jul 5, 2020 7:05 AM in response to stufor1

What size and year model is the iMac?

see > Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


First try starting up in Safe Mode followed by a normal restart.

see > How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


Then if you are still having slow startups issues or getting stuck at a startup screen,

see > If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support

Slow or non existent startup on imac

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