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how do you perform a safe boot on a Macbook Pro


Posted on Dec 28, 2022 7:03 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2022 1:52 PM

FYI, only if it is an Intel Mac. For an M1/M2 Apple Silicon Mac, Safe Mode must be accessed from the startup boot options menu accessed by holding the power button until the menu appears. See this Apple article for the various methods of accessing Safe Mode for both Intel & Apple Silicon Macs:

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


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Dec 28, 2022 1:52 PM in response to mdhurst

FYI, only if it is an Intel Mac. For an M1/M2 Apple Silicon Mac, Safe Mode must be accessed from the startup boot options menu accessed by holding the power button until the menu appears. See this Apple article for the various methods of accessing Safe Mode for both Intel & Apple Silicon Macs:

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


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