Power Mac - Startup displays Finder folder

amagab · amagab #1 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 09:29 PM

What does it mean when I see a Finder folder during startup....before it goes to the Apple logo and then hangs?

Thanks!

PunkRockTuba · PunkRockTuba #2 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 09:32 PM

If the folder is flashing a ? then it means it can't find the start up disk, basically saying the HD is going out.

bcooper0125 · bcooper0125 #3 (**permalink**)

08-07-2007, 09:36 PM

What the above poster said. either that, orrr that happened to me when i accidentally dragged the System folder into the trash (don't ask how).

So, either you deleted a system file, or the HD is dying. Try formatting and reinstalling, if you can.

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Member Since: May 07, 2006 Posts: 80 Mac Specs: MacBook, iMac, Xserve, iPod, unlocked iPhone	08-07-2007, 09:29 PM What does it mean when I see a Finder folder during startup....before it goes to the Apple logo and then hangs? Thanks!
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