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When i start my computer all i keep getting is a folder w/ a '?' flashing. I know it means it doesnt/cant find os,but I know theres got to be a way to fix it. How?

How do I fix the problem of the flashing folders/ question mark? It is a Mac desktop....

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 1:54 PM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2022 2:00 PM

Hello, good afternoon.


It doesn’t just mean missing operating system, it can also mean dead hard drive. I think it is highly unlikely that you have a dead hard drive, but here is a link that may help you:

If your Mac starts up to a question mark



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When i start my computer all i keep getting is a folder w/ a '?' flashing. I know it means it doesnt/cant find os,but I know theres got to be a way to fix it. How?

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