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Flashing file folder on recently purchased used MacBook

I just bought a used MacBook. It won’t boot. Just gives me a flashing file folder with a ?

Posted on Nov 12, 2019 2:18 PM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2019 4:17 PM

it wants a system on the drive.

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Nov 12, 2019 4:17 PM in response to TFB820

it wants a system on the drive.

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Nov 13, 2019 9:05 AM in response to DonH49

Tried all three options. Still have blinking folder. One gave me a blank screen with cursor.

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Flashing file folder on recently purchased used MacBook

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