The instructions apply to all macOS computers and laptops.

Once your Mac is up and running, use a variety of methods to diagnose and repair the problem.

It also checks your startup drive to ensure that it’s in good shape or at least bootable.

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When you’re having startup problems, Safe Boot can help you get your Mac up and running again.

Solve some startup issues by giving the PRAM/NVRAM a kick in the pants.

This guide will show you how.

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If all goes well, you’ll end up at the desktop.

This guide will take you through the process of diagnosing the problem’s cause.

It may also help you perform the repairs needed to get your Mac up and running again.

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But you might’t perform any repairs if you might’t get your Mac to finish booting.

We don’t limit the solutions to only one method of getting your Mac to boot.

Something happened during the installation process, such as a power hiccup or power outage.

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Apple provides this in the form of a combo update.

This guide will show you how to obtain and install combo updates.

You should always have a current backup of all of your data.

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Choose a program, then click theminus sign(-) to remove it.

Move theOutputvolume slider at the bottom of the Sound window to turn it off.

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