TOPIC
When starting up, my computer momentarily displays a flashing question mark superimposed over a folder icon. The startup process resumes shortly thereafter but the delay is irritating. Can you help?
DISCUSSION Certain actions, such as resetting parameter RAM (PRAM), will reset the setting for the designated startup disk. (In addition, on the iMac, this startup disk setting will be reset following installation of iMac Firmware Update 1.0.) These actions cause the computer to search for a startup device, which in turn causes the slight delay you describe. To resolve this, open the Startup Disk control panel and manually select the internal hard drive as the startup disk. This action will eliminate the blinking question mark and the delay. |
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