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MacBook Air

How do I set up a MacBook Air that was given to me? The startup screen comes up black with a circle

and a diagonal stripe through it.

Posted on Oct 9, 2022 5:16 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2022 6:44 AM

Hey there Sxygrl46,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We're happy to provide some assistance.


The actions in this article can help with the issue you're describing:


If your Mac starts up to a circle with a line through it - Apple Support


If the issue persists, reach out to Apple directly to investigate:


Get Support


Have a great day!


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 11, 2022 6:44 AM in response to Sxygrl46

Hey there Sxygrl46,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We're happy to provide some assistance.


The actions in this article can help with the issue you're describing:


If your Mac starts up to a circle with a line through it - Apple Support


If the issue persists, reach out to Apple directly to investigate:


Get Support


Have a great day!


MacBook Air

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