How long do I wait for erase Mac to take

I lost the admin password and took the recommendation to erase my Mac.

I am on hour 55 hours into this process and only see a flashing folder with a question mark.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 17, 2022 6:12 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2022 6:19 PM

Bdkcoffee wrote:

I lost the admin password and took the recommendation to erase my Mac.
I am on hour 55 hours into this process and only see a flashing folder with a question mark.


less than 5 minutes....?


see- If your Mac starts up to a question mark

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


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