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What if my computer has a lock on the screen

What if my computer has a lock on the screen how can I unlock it

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 2:38 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2022 2:55 PM

If your Mac is using a firmware password, the lock icon appears when you try to start up from another disk or volume, such as an external drive or macOS Recovery. Enter the firmware password to continue.

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Oct 1, 2022 2:55 PM in response to waldosbait

If your Mac is using a firmware password, the lock icon appears when you try to start up from another disk or volume, such as an external drive or macOS Recovery. Enter the firmware password to continue.

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