- If the question mark shows briefly before your Mac starts up regularly, follow these steps:
- NVRAM should be reset.
- In the Startup Disk settings, make sure your preferred startup disc is selected.
- If the question mark continues, try the following: For up to 10 seconds, press and hold the power button on your Mac until it goes off.
- To start up from macOS Recovery, turn on your Mac and immediately press and hold Command () and R.
- Use Disk Utility to repair your starting disc while in macOS Recovery.
- Reinstall macOS if Disk Utility discovered no issues or corrected all faults.
- If you want further assistance, please contact Apple Support.
How to fix a Mac with a flashing question mark
Asked 18-Sep-2018
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How to fix a Mac with a flashing question mark