Updating Monterey

I just got a new iMac. Started by updating software. Everything went fine. Now I'm stuck on a black screen. What is the definitive answer to solving this problem?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 12, 2022 3:10 PM

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Old Toad

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Oct 12, 2022 5:05 PM in response to trainman24210

What software were you updating when the screen locked up black?

See if this Apple document helps: If your Mac doesn't start up all the way

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