EndoCyan Author

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iMac wont start up

On my iMac launching It starts with a circle with a slash but if I do the command, "command + r" while it launches I then get to the spinning globe after it's done I get to an apple logo that pops up with no progress bar and doesn't change even when I've waited over 30 minutes. (restarting doesn't fix the problem)

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 7:05 PM

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Nov 11, 2021 7:12 PM in response to EndoCyan

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

Please see: If your Mac starts up to a circle with a line through it - Apple Support.

Also, what year is your Mac? What version of macOS is it running? What type of storage is macOS on (hard drive, Fusion Drive, SSD)?

Jack

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EndoCyan Author

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Nov 11, 2021 8:02 PM in response to Jack-19

iMac year is: 2010

Version of macOS is: High Sierra-2017

I believe hard drive with 256Gb of storage

Also I forgot to mention this problem occurred when I wiped my storage driver and relaunched the computer.

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Nov 11, 2021 10:12 PM in response to EndoCyan

The computer has a failed HD. Considering its advanced age I would recommend that you look into replacing it.

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