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Try to erase my drive but now it shows a folder with a question mark blinking

Try to erase my drive but now it shows a folder with a question mark blinking

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 6:31 PM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 6:47 PM

If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support

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BobTheFisherman

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Aug 23, 2020 6:47 PM in response to Yudithalvarez

If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support

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Aug 29, 2020 10:35 PM in response to Yudithalvarez

Sounds like you've erased the wrong drive (Macintosh HD). Were you trying to format an external device?

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Try to erase my drive but now it shows a folder with a question mark blinking

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