I keep getting a file folder with a question mark blinking on my MacBook Air screen

What can I do when the commands won’t work and I continuously get a file folder with a question mark blinking on my laptop?


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MacBook Air (2018 – 2020)

Posted on Jun 12, 2023 7:49 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2023 5:36 AM

A folder with a flashing question mark means that your startup disk is no longer available or doesn't contain a working Mac operating system.


  1. Turn off your Mac
  2. Start up from macOS Recovery
  3. Use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk
  4. If necessary, reinstall macOS


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

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Jun 13, 2023 5:36 AM in response to vanechacha_

A folder with a flashing question mark means that your startup disk is no longer available or doesn't contain a working Mac operating system.


  1. Turn off your Mac
  2. Start up from macOS Recovery
  3. Use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk
  4. If necessary, reinstall macOS


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

I keep getting a file folder with a question mark blinking on my MacBook Air screen

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