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My computer needs to turn on!

My iMac computer hasn't been loading very fast. The last time i used it, it took 15 minutes to load up. But today it has been long over an hour to load. It stays on the white screen when you turn it on. What do i do?!?😠😢⚠😕

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Posted on Jul 20, 2012 9:57 AM

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Posted on Jul 20, 2012 9:58 AM

Try holding down the shift key while starting the computer.


Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455


What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode? (Mac OS X) - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564


Safe Boot takes longer than normal startup - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1884


Mac OS X 10.4, 10.5 - Computer shuts down during Safe Boot - http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24054


Please do not use fancy font colors. I cannot read turquoise on light blue.

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My computer needs to turn on!

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