It shows question mark on folder when I tried to reinstall os as I bought Mac desktop from other person. Help me to reinstall os new

System turned off couple of time when reset to the factory settings. When I turn on the system, it asks network password. Thats it. After entered the password, It stays on the same page.


How to set up the system to factory mode.

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Posted on Sep 25, 2022 10:57 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2022 02:09 AM

Q -" It shows question mark on folder when I tried to reinstall os as I bought Mac desktop from other person. Help me to reinstall os new "


A - What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac


A - If the previous Owner has not performed the above Before you took ownership of this machine - take it back to them and have them perform this action or ask for a Full Refund


A - If above is not possible - you will have to do the 8 Steps in provide link above



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Sep 26, 2022 02:09 AM in response to BabuChinnakannu

Q -" It shows question mark on folder when I tried to reinstall os as I bought Mac desktop from other person. Help me to reinstall os new "


A - What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac


A - If the previous Owner has not performed the above Before you took ownership of this machine - take it back to them and have them perform this action or ask for a Full Refund


A - If above is not possible - you will have to do the 8 Steps in provide link above



Sep 26, 2022 01:36 AM in response to BabuChinnakannu

Flashing folder with a question mark is an error that may occurs when Mac cannot detect its boot directory. This usually happens when:

 

1. Mac cannot find the startup Disk.

2. MacOS is corrupt.

 

Further, you can follow te below methods to overcome the issue:

 

1. Force Shutdown and Enter macOS Recovery Mode

2. Repair Startup Disk

3. Recover Data from macOS

4. Reinstall macOS

 

Hope it helps!

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