flashing folder with ? in it on startup

Macbook Air wont start. It has flashing folder with a ? in it.

Posted on May 17, 2019 10:32 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2019 11:00 PM

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A folder with a question mark means that the selected startup disk isn't available or doesn't contain a Mac operating system. Learn how to resolve a flashing question mark.

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May 17, 2019 11:00 PM in response to blueally55

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A folder with a question mark means that the selected startup disk isn't available or doesn't contain a Mac operating system. Learn how to resolve a flashing question mark.

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