Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Slow to start my MAC. Password set but just spins to start

Slow to start then a black screen.

iMac Pro

Posted on May 7, 2022 2:33 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on May 7, 2022 3:03 PM

Start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 7, 2022 3:03 PM in response to tcoffey21

Start with this...


Safe Boot, (holding Shift key down at startup), does the problem occur in Safe Mode? Could take 10 minutes or more.


Safe mode attempts to repair Disks & clears lots of caches & loads safe Drivers, & prevents loading of 3rd party extensions, so if Safe Mode works try again in regular boot.

Slow to start my MAC. Password set but just spins to start

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.