imac stuck on loading screen

I recently received a mac (2010 desktop I think) and at first I had to reinstall sierra and now when I switch it on its stuck on the loading screen even though the bar is complete

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Posted on Jan 1, 2025 5:17 AM

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Jan 1, 2025 5:25 AM in response to Bee_Bee99

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