out of curiosity, i deleted the recovery hd using disk utility. and when i start up my mac, all i can get/see is a flashing folder with question mark inside. i tried pressing option key, but i didn't work.
MacBook Air
Hi there eminemph,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
A flashing question mark or globe appears when you start your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1440
If that doesn't help, could you please provide me with what model MacBook Air you have? There may be some other options for you beyond this. Take a look at the article below to identify your MacBook Air.
How to identify your MacBook Air
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3255
-Griff W.
You will have to reinstall the OSX.
If your MBA came with Lion (10.7) or later, boot the MBA with the OPTION+COMMAND+R keys.
The display should show a revolving globe.
That will connect you to the Apple servers and by following the directions, will download the original OSX.
If your MBA came with an earlier OSX, you will have to use the OSX install media that came with it.
Ciao.
thank you for your response, actually ive done that several times and it didnt work. and its because of poor internet connection. is there no other way to reinstall os x?
mid 2012 macbook air
eminemph wrote:
ive done that several times and it didnt work. and its because of poor internet connection. is there no other way to reinstall os x?
It does require a solid Internet connection. An Apple store (or possibly an AASP) will have the equipment and the means to load the OSX. Those are the two options.
Ciao.
Hi there eminemph,
It looks like your system may qualify for the MacBook Air Flash Storage Drive Replacement Program. In order to verify this issue, you will need to contact Apple or an Authorized Service Provider. Please take a look at the website below for more information.
MacBook Air Flash Storage Drive Replacement Program
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookair-flashdrive/
-Griff W.
same but ive got a fairly old iMac. It goes white and flashes up with a folder with a question mark in it. please give advice...
i really need to get back on.
Osx Snow leopard
flashing folder with question mark
