IMac won't start
Yesterday I got this error while booting my 2008 iMac (Mavericks), I have not been able to boot my iMac since. What is causing this?
iMac, iOS 7.1
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jeremy_v
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Hi jelmac548,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I recommend starting with the steps below to troubleshoot the error you're receiving:
OS X Mavericks: Open items automatically when you log in
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14173
Temporarily prevent items from opening automatically when you log in
- If you see the login window, press the Shift key while you click the Log In button, and then release the Shift key when you see the Dock.
- If you don’t see the login window, start your computer, hold down the Shift key when you see the progress bar in the startup window, and then release the Shift key after your desktop appears.
If you're able to log in with this method, see the steps in the article above to "Permanently prevent an item from opening automatically when you log in."
If you're not able to log in with the above method, try booting into safe mode next:
Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1564
Best,
Jeremy