When I startup m Mac I get a folder with a question mark

My MacBook Air has a flashing folder when I start it

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 12:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2021 12:33 PM

Read this support article please -->

"If your Mac starts up to a question mark", click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204323

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Jan 15, 2021 12:33 PM in response to Jazzy9108

Read this support article please -->

"If your Mac starts up to a question mark", click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204323

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