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I have a flashing file folder with a? When I turn on my computer what is wrong with it

I have a flashing file folder when I turn on my computer. How can I refresh it with macOS system?

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 16, 2020 7:53 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2020 7:58 PM

If your Mac starts up to a question mark


A folder with a flashing question mark means that your startup disk is no longer available or doesn't contain a working Mac operating system.


 

  1. Press and hold the power button on your Mac for up to 10 seconds, until your Mac turns off.
  2. Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command (⌘) and R to start up from macOS Recovery.
  3. While in macOS Recovery, use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk.
  4. If Disk Utility found no errors or repaired all errors, take either of these actions:


If you still need help, please contact Apple Support.

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Aug 16, 2020 7:58 PM in response to SEE-P

If your Mac starts up to a question mark


A folder with a flashing question mark means that your startup disk is no longer available or doesn't contain a working Mac operating system.


 

  1. Press and hold the power button on your Mac for up to 10 seconds, until your Mac turns off.
  2. Turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command (⌘) and R to start up from macOS Recovery.
  3. While in macOS Recovery, use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk.
  4. If Disk Utility found no errors or repaired all errors, take either of these actions:


If you still need help, please contact Apple Support.

I have a flashing file folder with a? When I turn on my computer what is wrong with it

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