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Why is my Mac stuck on the Apple screen?
If your Mac is stuck on this screen On notebook computers that have Touch ID, press and hold Touch ID.) Turn your Mac back on. If the issue persists, press and hold the power button until your Mac turns off. Then unplug all accessories from your Mac, including printers, drives, USB hubs, and other nonessential devices.
How do you unfreeze Apple Mac?
How to unfreeze your Mac?
- Press Command- Esc-Option on your keyboard at the same time, then release them.
- Select the name of the frozen application from the menu’s list and click Force Quit.
- If the Force Quit menu doesn’t appear or the frozen program doesn’t close, you’ll need to restart your computer.
How do you restart a Mac desktop?
Press the Control+Power button or Control+Eject keys at the same time. Select the Restart button in the window that appears. Your computer will shut down immediately and restart after a few minutes.
How do I find my recovery key Mac?
Generate a recovery key
- Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
- Tap Recovery Key.
- Slide to turn on Recovery Key.
- Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode.
- Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
- Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.
How do you reboot an Apple computer?
Normally you can restart your Mac by choosing Apple menu > Restart. However, in some cases—for example, if your Mac becomes unresponsive—you may need to use a different startup method. Press and hold the power button on your Mac until it shuts off. After a moment, press the power button again to start your Mac.
Why won’t my Mac screen turn on?
If your Mac seems to be turned on but nothing appears on your display, determine whether you’re using a Mac with Apple silicon, then follow the appropriate steps: Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds. You should see the startup options window, which includes a gear icon labeled Options. Select Options, then click Continue.
How do I know if my Mac is ready to start?
As startup continues, you should see a progress bar, with or without the Apple logo. This screen might alternate with a blank screen several times. If you’re installing macOS, the Apple logo or progress bar might remain onscreen for much longer than usual after your Mac restarts.
What to do if your Mac is stuck on screen?
If you think you’ve waited long enough to know that your Mac is stuck on this screen, follow these steps. Press and hold the power button on your Mac for up to 10 seconds, until your Mac turns off. Then turn your Mac back on. If the issue persists, press and hold the power button until your Mac turns off.
How do I know if I’m installing macOS or not?
As startup continues, you should see a progress bar, with or without the Apple logo. This screen might alternate with a blank screen several times. If you’re installing macOS, the Apple logo or progress bar might persist for much longer than usual. As installation continues, the progress bar might move slowly and pause for long periods.