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What's the flashing folder on the internet reset page....

I have wiped the computer and am trying to install via the internet reset. This is unsuccessful as I"m just getting a file folder flashing on a white screen. What's this folder and how do I get around it. I need to reinstall OS.

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 28, 2020 5:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2020 6:12 PM

You did not make it to the Internet Recovery page.


The flashing folder, sometimes alternating with a question mark says:


I could not boot from the device you last specified, or I forgot where to said to find MacOS.


This happens when you do not hold command-R (or the similar combination you chose) soon enough at Startup/Restart.

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Sep 28, 2020 6:12 PM in response to bamberel

You did not make it to the Internet Recovery page.


The flashing folder, sometimes alternating with a question mark says:


I could not boot from the device you last specified, or I forgot where to said to find MacOS.


This happens when you do not hold command-R (or the similar combination you chose) soon enough at Startup/Restart.

What's the flashing folder on the internet reset page....

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