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imacuser61 Author

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flashing folder with question mark on start up

My 2011 iMac (OS 10.6.6) starts up to a flashing folder with a question mark. I have tried starting up in Recovery mode (command-R) and Internet Recovery mode (option-command-R) using an ethernet connection, and still get the flashing folder/question mark symbol. I just purchased a new 24" imac and would like to get the data off the old imac, using Target disk mode, but still just get that flashing folder. Thinking my hard drive is dead.

Posted on Feb 8, 2022 12:23 PM

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dialabrain

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Posted on Feb 8, 2022 12:26 PM

If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support

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