How can I do anything if my Mac won’t start? Are there any combination of keys I can press to reset it? All I get is a black screen with a folder and a question mark

How can I do anything if my Mac won’t start? Are there any combination of keys I can press to reset it? All I get is a black screen with a folder and a question mark. It won’t do anything else

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 2:42 PM

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John Galt

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Aug 15, 2022 6:12 PM in response to JPLACAYO

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

JPLACAYO Author

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Aug 16, 2022 4:49 AM in response to John Galt

Tks

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