pmcleroy

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Mac OS X

Q: why is there a question mark on my file folder icon

Why is there a question mark on my file folder icon

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on May 6, 2016 1:08 PM

I have this question too

Q: why is there a question mark on my file folder icon

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by babowa,

babowa May 6, 2016 4:20 PM in response to pmcleroy
Level 7 (31,910 points)

iPad

May 6, 2016 4:20 PM in response to pmcleroy

Is this when you are trying to boot up? If so, the Mac cannot find the OS bootup volume.

Won't boot up. Error message file folder with a question mark

About the screens you see when your Mac starts up - Apple Support
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