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Apple icon start up line won’t finish

Apple icon start up line won’t finish

iMac 27″, 10.15

Posted on Nov 1, 2022 11:16 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2022 1:53 PM

If it has been in this condition for a reasonable time ( say 5 - 6 minutes ) and still does not finish, hold the Power Button until the computer switches OFF.


Unplug from Power Source and pause 1 - 2 minutes, the plus to Electrical Outlet.


As this looks like a iMac - use a USB Keyboard directly connected to computer.


Hole the power button and the SHIFT key.


Keep holding the Shift Key until the Apple Logo is presented and the " loading line " appears. ( this is a Safe Boot )

If all goes well, the computer will load slowly and can take up to 5 - 6 minutes to load to Log In Screen.


Please advise about the outcome .

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Nov 1, 2022 1:53 PM in response to alanfromplacerville

If it has been in this condition for a reasonable time ( say 5 - 6 minutes ) and still does not finish, hold the Power Button until the computer switches OFF.


Unplug from Power Source and pause 1 - 2 minutes, the plus to Electrical Outlet.


As this looks like a iMac - use a USB Keyboard directly connected to computer.


Hole the power button and the SHIFT key.


Keep holding the Shift Key until the Apple Logo is presented and the " loading line " appears. ( this is a Safe Boot )

If all goes well, the computer will load slowly and can take up to 5 - 6 minutes to load to Log In Screen.


Please advise about the outcome .

Apple icon start up line won’t finish

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