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when I restart the old MacBook Air computer I get the lock symbol and when I type login password does not logint respond

Try to restore old MacBook Air to factory settings when I restart it get the lock symbol and when enter login information does not login



Posted on Sep 3, 2021 8:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2021 10:43 AM

Any of these in Link provided look like what is being experienced - If your Mac doesn't start up all the way



Or it this one - Set a firmware password on your Mac


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when I restart the old MacBook Air computer I get the lock symbol and when I type login password does not logint respond

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