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iMac starts up and then a folder and a question mark show up

I start up my imac and it only shows a folder with a question mark


Posted on Apr 11, 2021 2:47 PM

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User profile for user: Jack-19
Jack-19
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Posted on Apr 11, 2021 2:52 PM

Hi Jptb1800,


See if this article helps: If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support.


Also, do you have a backup of your data? If so, what form of backup?


Cheers,


Jack

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