You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Rebooted MacBook

I wiped my MacBook and now it has the folder with a question mark icon and says that the "startup disk is no longer available or doesn't contain a working Mac operating system." What do I do next?

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 12:44 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 7, 2020 12:58 PM

2012 or later MacBook, command-option-shift-R boot to reinstall the operating system.

early 2011 or older, find the original installer disc to install the system.

1 reply

Rebooted MacBook

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.