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macbook will not finish startup

will not finish start up


MacBook, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 9, 2021 8:35 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 3:59 PM

There are a few different support articles, maybe more.


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156

If your Mac doesn't start up all the way or needs you to do something

during startup, it might stop at one of these screens. Circle with a line

through it Learn what to do if your Mac starts up to a circle with a line

through it (prohibitory symbol).


• If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204267


Another? is more elusive to remember!


Good luck & happy computing!

🌞🌿⛵️🌤🎣🤖🏕🐝⛄️🌻

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 9, 2021 3:59 PM in response to jandrews47

There are a few different support articles, maybe more.


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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156

If your Mac doesn't start up all the way or needs you to do something

during startup, it might stop at one of these screens. Circle with a line

through it Learn what to do if your Mac starts up to a circle with a line

through it (prohibitory symbol).


• If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204267


Another? is more elusive to remember!


Good luck & happy computing!

🌞🌿⛵️🌤🎣🤖🏕🐝⛄️🌻

macbook will not finish startup

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