iMac displayed a black screen with a flashing icon of file folder with a question mark inside.
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Original Title: flashing file folder with question mark
iMac 27″, macOS 12.7
That means it can't find a bootable operating system.
If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support
That means it can't find a bootable operating system.
If your Mac starts up to a question mark - Apple Support
Guessing by your login info you have an old 27" iMac running Mac OS 12.7. Chances are the internal HD has died which means it's not coming back to life. If the computer is a 2019 or older, then simply replace the computer as it is now obsolete. When you get the replacement Mac you can use Setup Assistant and Migration Assistant to get back up and running assuming you have been using Time Machine or a bootable clone system to backup the old computer.
Your welcome and good luck.
iMac displayed a black screen with a flashing file folder with a question mark
