Startup disk missing?

Arichards · Arichards #1 (**permalink**)

09-07-2006, 02:33 PM

Well, when I reboot my macbook instead of an apple logo I get a folder with a ? mark in it. I just give it a few extra seconds and it seems to find it and then the apple logo pops on the screen. It really isn't that big of a deal, however, if there is a way to fix it (other than re-formatting), I'd like to learn how.

I think i made this problem when I reinstalled a Dell SP1 copy of windows XP which worked quite well actually.

Thanks,

Alex

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #2 (**permalink**)

09-07-2006, 03:06 PM

System Preferences -> Startup Disk -> Select your OS X folder

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Member Since: Jul 14, 2005 Location: Massachusetts, United States Posts: 221 Mac Specs: Macbook 1.83Ghz, 1GB Ram, 60GB HD. 19in. external display, bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Closed Lid.	09-07-2006, 02:33 PM Well, when I reboot my macbook instead of an apple logo I get a folder with a ? mark in it. I just give it a few extra seconds and it seems to find it and then the apple logo pops on the screen. It really isn't that big of a deal, however, if there is a way to fix it (other than re-formatting), I'd like to learn how. I think i made this problem when I reinstalled a Dell SP1 copy of windows XP which worked quite well actually. Thanks, Alex
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