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Can't boot into macOS recovery mode

I'm unable to boot into macOS recovery mode to reinstall macOS on my Intel based iMac. Using an Apple wireless keyboard and holding CMD-R while starting just ends up with a flashing file folder with a "?". Any ideas how to get this to work? Do I need a USB connected keyboard?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jun 20, 2021 6:02 AM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 12:16 PM

Please use a USB keyboard, any will work just fine. If you use a Windows keyboard the Control key is the same as the Command key on a Mac keyboard. So use Control + R when starting up when using a MS Windows keyboard.

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Can't boot into macOS recovery mode

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