Does not see the loading volume Mac. MacBook, IMAC or Mac Mini is not loaded. Folder with a question mark. What to do? Detailed logging mode

Most users are faced with the problem of creating a boot disk for Apple computers When reinstalling the system.

This instruction will help you create a boot disk and rearrange the system from scratch.

Before proceeding with the reference system, make sure you have everything you need:

• flash drive at least 8 GB. The flash drive should not contain important filesSince during the preparation we will have to format it. Or DVD DL (two-layer DVD Disc)
• Ilife 11.

If you bought Mac OS X Lion or Mac Os Mountain Lion and you have no image - do not waste, you need to clasp on the setup operating systemwhich is located in the program folder, right-click and click "Show Package Content"

In a new window, you will find the contents of the installer. Go to the Contents-\u003e SharedSupport folder and reopt the installesd.dmg to the desktop. This is your boot image.

Everything we figured out. Now you need to carry out simple manipulations to prepare the installation flash drive or recording the installation image on the DVD DL disk.

Creating a Mac OS boot flash drive.

1) Open the program disk utility that is on the way Finder-\u003e Programs-\u003e Utilities

2) In the top menu, press File -\u003e Open the disk image, and select Your Installation Image

3) Slide the USB flash drive and make sure it is displayed in the disk utility

4) Click on it and go to the "Disk section" menu.

5) In the drop-down menu "Section Scheme", select "Section: 1"

6) Low below is the "Parameters" button, click on it and put a check mark in front of the GUID section scheme item

7) And in the "Format" section, select the "Mac OS Extended" disk format as shown in the bottom of the bottom, and the MMA will take at its viewing

10) Click the "Apply" button to make changes to force. Recall: all data from flash drives will be deleted

Now we can only bow the image on the USB flash drive. For this:

11) Go to Clack "Restore" and drag the USB flash drive to the item "Purpose", and the image to the "Source" point

12) Click "Restore"

13) The disk utility will warn it that deletes all the data from the flash drive, we agree by clicking on the "Erase" button

Copy takes up to 20 minutes. After that you can start installing the operating system.

Creating a Mac OS boot disk.

Besides boot flash drive You can create a boot disk with the system. In some cases, this option is easier, for example, if there is no flash drive at hand or you often reinstall the system.

As written above for the boot disk you will need:

• installation Systems 10.7 or older
• DVD DL disk (two-layer DVD disc)
• We strongly recommend to have installation disk With ILIFE 11 Since iPhoto, iMovie, IDVD, GarageBand are not installed along with the system, and go a separate package.

1) Open the program disk utility that is on the way Finder-\u003e Programs-\u003e Utilities

2) From the top menu, click "Write" and select Your Installation Image

3) After a short preparation and check, the "Record" button will light up to start writing to the disk.

Installing Mac OS from scratch

Now it's time to move to the installation of the operating room mAC systems OS.

1) Turn off the computer.

2) Enable the computer reservoir button until the selection of boot volumes appears.

3) To boot from the installation flash drive, lay the double click on it with the mouse and wait for the full download.

4) 2-3 minutes after selecting the boot volume, you will be offered to choose a language -Select convenient, for example Russian.

5) After a few seconds you will see a window with utilities that you will help refresh the operating system.

6) Run the disk utility and format the disk, for this, make items 4-10 of this instruction, but not for a flash drive, but already internal disk. Then close the program. As always forced to warn - all your files, data, programs, etc. are de. If you want to save the data, use the backup setting to Mac OS

7) You will now need a utility that is slightly higher - "Reinstall OS X". This is the last program of which we need to help on our way to reinstalled system. Run it and follow the instructions that will be displayed on the screen.

If you have arises of complexity or questions -, they will make a maximum effort to help you.

He refused to load. Cmd + R. Does not help. How to be?

The beginning of the working day did not foretell anything bad. A cup of coffee, a good mood, the Power and MacBook key displays the following sad picture:

In the head immediately flashed a restless idea of \u200b\u200bthe preservation of data, actual version A backup copy of TimeMachine (which was not at hand) and the possible loss of information.

Attempt number 1. Loading in recovery mode

Being interested in the user and avid "makovod", I immediately tried to run MacBook in recovery mode by holding keys Cmd + R.. Instead of the familiar disk utility, the system met me by an attempt network recovery.

Semit home network I began to wait for the further development of events. A few minutes later the progress of Recovery OS X interrupted error -4403F..

Attempts to start the process re-led exactly to the same result. Reloading the router confirmed that with network connection everything is fine.

About trying to diagnose, reinitive possible mistakes Winchester or trite reinstall the system now it could not go and speech. Section S. Recovery HD., in which the toolkit for recovery is stored, ordered to live long.

Attempt number 2. PRAM and NVRAM reset

Mac computers were created by high-class engineers, so proper organization The entire system and the presence of "hidden hardware reserves" avoids a number of interruptions in its operation. One of these reserves are memory sections. PRAM. and NVRAM. It stores these settings that are not reset even after disconnecting the computer from the power supply. To revive the fallen system, it was decided reset PRAM and NVRAM settings.

1. Turn on Mac.
2. After the white screen appears, quickly clamp the key combination Cmd + Option + P + R.
3. Hold to reboot and the MAC greeting sound.

PRAM and NVRAM reset completed.

Although they say that hope is dying the latter, she, lifeless and barely lively continued to fade in my mind. Reset PRAM and NVRAM on the error when loading the system did not affect. MacBook continued to test my nerves.

Attempt number 3. Reset SMS.

Getting used to keeping all the necessary data "in the cloud" or on removable carrier, the most simple decision global problems There was always a reinstallation of the system "from scratch". This case was special. I needed data stored in memory, and I needed a working Mac today.

In Mac, there is a so-called sMC System Controller. The stability of the entire system depends on the reliability of his work. Reset sMC Settings Can cure a number of problems, sort of:

- constantly high speed of the cooler even with minimal load;

- freezes during the system maintenance in the CAP mode;

- errors associated with the operation of additional periphery or external monitors, as well as correcting the system loading problems.

To reset the SMC, follow these steps:

Laptops with built-in batteries

1. Turn off the MacBook and connect the power adapter.
2. At the same time hold the keys Shit + Control + Option + Power And hold before changing the color of the magsafe adapter indicator.
3. Release all keys and press the key. Power.

Laptops with removable batteries (old models)

1. Turn off the MacBook and disconnect the power adapter.
2. Remove the battery from the laptop.
3. Hold the key Power and hold at least 5 seconds.
4. Release POWER, insert the battery and connect the power adapter. Turn on the laptop.

Desktops (IMAC, Mac Mini.Mac Pro)

1. Fully disconnect the computer from the power supply.
2. Wait at least 30 seconds.
3. Connect the power and expect another 5-10 seconds after that turn on the computer.

The above actions may become really productive and the system will start. In my case, the miracle did not happen.

Attempt number 4. Recovery using the boot flash drive

An attempt to revitalize the system through the above actions was not crowned with success. The only option remained - reinstall OS X using the boot flash drive. For this step, it will be necessary:

• another computer operating under the OS X operating system;
• uSB flash drive, not less than 8 GB.

Preparation of flash drive

1. In the store mAC applications App Store. You will need to download the OS X Yosemite distribution system.
2. To create a boot flash drive, download the DiskMaker X utility (distributed free of charge). It will be needed to deploy the distribution.
3. Format the flash drive using a disk utility in Mac Os Extended (magazine).

4. After the distribution is downloaded, deselect the installed and run the utility Diskmaker X..
5. Select the system Yosemite (10.10). The utility will detect the distribution in the application folder. Click Use This Copy. (Use this copy).

6. Select the drive installed in the USB port and agree with the warning full removal All data present on the flash drive.

7. The process of mounting the distribution with OS X Yosemite on the drive will begin.

The copying process takes about 10-20 minutes and depends on the speed of the USB flash drive. During mounting on the screen, it can be opened periodically dialog boxes and folders. Do not pay attention.

After successfully deploying an OS X Yosemite image, remove the drive.

System installation
1. Install the USB flash drive to the "Problem Mac" port, press the key. Power and clamp the key Alt..
2. In the list of available partitions to download, select OS X Base System. Pay attention to the lack of the Recovery section..

3. Mac will boot in recovery mode. After selecting the main system, the installation menu will open. In the top menu you will find the standard list of utilities.

Take advantage of the disk utility and try to check the access rights to system section and correct possible errors. If after rebooting the system is still refusing to load, it will be necessary to separate the partition, the size of which will be at least 20 GB for the installation new system. Detailed instructions By separating the disk you will find here.

From the same menu there is an opportunity to start the process of installing the system to the newly created section, and restore the system using the TimeMachine backup (see Working with TimeMachine).

CAUTION! Be careful when the installation section is selected. Installation is required not on top of the old partition, but on the newly created.

After the installation is completed, you will get access to all data posted on the "spoiled" section with old version Systems.

If you create an optional disk section failed

If for any reason you failed to create an optional disk section for installation new version OS X, and the saving of the data remaining on the bit is still in priority, there is an OS X installation option using a previously created bootable flash drive on external storage.

In the disk utility format the section scheme in GUID Partition. (Attention! All data on external hard drive will be erased) and select the formatting type Mac Os Extended (magazine).

Installing the system to an external drive in the rest fully duplicates the method described above. After booting from the external hard drive, you will get access to the data remaining in the old system.

As you can solve most of the problems that may occur during the operation with iPhone or iPad. Today I will share such advice and recommendations for Mac. So, the overwhelming majority of users when there are any problems with their MacBook, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, MacBook Air., IMAC and Mac Mini, or call a friend, which disassembles a little better than they themselves or strive to rush to look for the address, (at worst, phone number of the nearest service center) and, sobbing into the phone, beg for help. Meanwhile, Apple has developed a powerful knowledge base in order for the overwhelming majority of users to solve themselves, without the help of the service center.

Check the connecting cables. Perhaps you carelessly hooked the cable and it does not sit tightly in the nest. Disconnect it, and then connect again. Check the monitor. If you with MacBook, IMAC or Mac Pro use Apple Cinema Display, check whether it is connected to the network. If the monitor light indicator flashes in a special way - it can say about the presence of a malfunction. More detailed information To troubleshoot when working with embedded or external displays, you can get. Check that the components are connected correctly.. If you replaced the memory modules or hard drive, check the correct connection of these components. If necessary, disconnect them and repeat the installation again. If it does not help - return back source details. Gray screen. If a gray screen appears with an Apple logo and a download indicator and a long time, try to turn off your Mac, disconnect all peripheral devices (printers, external hard drives, optical drives, modems, etc.), Ethernet cables and turn on the computer again. If this does not help - reboot in safe mode. In the event that it did not solve the problem, reset PRAM and NVRAM. Flashing question mark. This message suggests that your Mac does not see the boot volume. The reason can be shed during loading button mouse or trackpad, damage system files or failure hard disk. If the button is really squeezed, release it and repeat the download. If it did not help, then check if your Mac sees the available boot volumes. To do this, during the download you need to hold and hold the OPTION key. If a list of available volumes appeared on the screen and there are Macintosh HD among them, most likely everything is in order with the disk, but Mac OS X itself is damaged. To this can be renamed or moving the folders of Applications, Automount, Library, System, Users or Mach_kernel file. To restore it, you can use these instructions. In general, if you have a suspicion that the problem is in the "hardware", you can test the components of your MAC with the help of the Apple Function Test Service Program. If you have a Mac supplied with OS X Lion, you need to connect to the Internet. If Mac is more early versions Mac OS X, use for this boot disk or flash drive. This program is started with a switched key D during loading.

Kernel Panic. The most difficult to the diagnostic error. Most often the reason may be software third-party manufacturers. However, it is possible that your "Valit" system is some kind of "piece" whose drivers incorrectly interact with the Mac OS X core. To begin with, try disable everything with the peruphonia and repeat the computer loading. If the problem did not dare, try updating the software installed on your MAC. Special attention is paid to applications designed not to Apple. If a own forces It was not possible to solve the problem, use Apple's recommendations to eliminate this problem.

We understand everything else

Imagine that you have problems connecting to the Internet. Or, let's say, Mail is not sent. Like B. service center There is no reason to go, but also ask no one to do next. It can also come to the help of Apple's Knowledge Base and a little of my experience. Unable to enter the Internet. Most often we will find out about it, opening the browser. And if we see a message about the impossibility of displaying the addresses entered, there has been no tweet-tape update and the Dropbox icon swept, you need to find out what we have happened with the network connection. Be with him everything is in order, we would see the picture shown in the screenshot below.

In our case there will be a yellow or green indicator. Both of them indicate that there are problems with the connection. Further actions depend on how the Internet gets to us. If there is no additional equipment between us and the provider, and the internets fall on Mac only with a twisted pair, you can first try to disable and connect network cable. If this does not give the result, you can safely call the provider. If the Internet is distributed through Wi-Fi Router, overload it. Or spend your trablock, according to the manufacturer's instructions. To enhance the reliability of Internet connection, use Google Server DNS. This will significantly increase its reliability. And the steps that need to be taken should be taken in more detail if the listed methods have not caused the result to troubleshoot when connecting to the Internet.

Unable to accept or send mail. I use the built-in client for receiving and sending Mail letters. But I am sure that there are similar tools in other postal clients. If you try to send or receive mail, you have any error and there is no problems with the Internet connection, I recommend checking the connection to mail server. You can do this using a connection inspector built into Mail. If there are some difficulties with the connection, it will indicate the direction in which you need to dig. By the way, if you use mail to iCloud, it will not be superfluous, if you have such errors, look at the ICloud Service Status page. Perhaps at this moment there are some scheduled work. Apple's knowledge database has a detailed troubleshooting and troubleshooting troubleshooting.

Software troubleshooting. If you notice that the speed of the system has decreased, the longer loads or errors began to appear in the work of some programs, I recommend checking the rights to boot diskAnd also check whether there is enough free space on it. You can do this using the disk utility program. Personally, I am generally recommended with a periodicity of several months to check the rights of access, in preventive purposes. Especially if you often install or delete the program. Well, I advise you to always follow the availability of updates and quickly install them. Problems with recording discs. As a rule, they occur after a long interruption in using SuperDrive. If your computer has not responded to inserted into the drive empty disk, it is still too early to panic. First of all, you need to check the settings. They can ignore empty media. If this is not the case, I advise you to hold a small "trablocking" using this topic, and if it is ineffective, use these prompts to search for hardware faults.

In a dry residue, carefully referring to the computer using the newest software versions, providing proper care for your MAC and using all the features that Apple's knowledge gives a database, you can avoid most visits to the service center, save your time, nerves and lock Guru on the issues of diagnosing and troubleshooting among friends and acquaintances. Author - Makod with experience, head of the COMPUTERSARTOMA.COM.UA service center

Several files, took an external drive, connected it and ... As a result, Mac does not "see" the USB flash drive. Is it really faulty? Or broke the computer itself? You do not need to throw anything or carry to the service center. It is better to figure out why such a problem arises and how to solve it.

How to solve the problem of defining a MacBook flash drive.

Causes of problems and possible solutions

Mac can not recognize the carrier if:

• Faulty USB port. Check your performance - try connecting other devices to it.
• Fault flash drive itself. Therefore, Mac OS does not see it. Insert it into another PC or laptop. If everything works and the files open, it means that the problem is not in this.
• No suitable drivers. Update the computer and restart it. Look, whether errors related to drivers or OS occur during loading.
• Malicious software appeared. Scan the system with antivirus.
• There are some hardware faults. Check if the remaining ports and laptop nodes work. Connect other gadgets to them. Perhaps the problem is not with a specific slot, but with the entire motherboard.
• The USB drive system (FS) is not suitable. Without special Program Mac will not be able to "see" a USB flash drive if it is formatted in NTFS.

The broken computer is better attributed to the service center. If you do not know how to fix MacBook and the USB socket, do not risk. The same with a faulty drive. On it recorded information from which there is no backups? Give it a specialist. Data is not so important or easy to restore? Then roll them into another medium. But if MacBook does not "sees" a flash drive due to the file system, it can be changed independently.

File system

The NTFS drive will not work on a laptop with MacOS. There are two options here.

What is the difference between these formats? In FAT32 there is a limit - you can not write a file to the media, the size of which is more than 4 gigabytes. Even if there are free memory for 64 GB. You can throw out several files of 3 GB, 2 GB. But not 5 or 6.

If Mac OS does not "see" a flash drive or cannot count with her, try changing it file System on FAT32. This format is a bit outdated. But it is compatible with MacBooks.

Despite the high degree of reliability and performance, different models MacBooks may arise difficulties when loading the system. What to do if the MacBook is not loaded?

The reasons

You can select three groups of sources, due to which the device may not be launched:

1. Problems with components. It may be a breakdown or failure in hard work disk random access memory etc.
2. Violations in Mac OS.
3. Incorrect connection of third-party devices.

Methods for troubleshooting

If it hangs when loading MacBook, you need to make the following actions alternately:

• circuit B. safe mode;
• take advantage of the disk utility;
• make copies of files through mode external disk and reinstall OS.

Starting in secure mode is useful if Mac OS is not loaded. The procedure is as follows:

1. Turn off the problem device, pressing and holding POWER.
2. Re-launch MacBook, while keeping the SHIFT key.

1. Inclusion may require some time, therefore it is worth a little wait.
2. To track the loading processes is provided additional opportunity (Verbose Mode). To start it, you need to press simultaneously: SHIFT + COMMAND + V. This mod displays detailed information About the downloadable objects.

In case of launching MacBook in a safe mode, we produce a reboot through the top menu Apple..

If the reason is the hanging hard drive, it is possible to solve the complexity using a disk utility.

1. Turn off the macbuck. If the hanging occurred with a functioning disk, and the white screen was highlighted on the matrix, it is necessary to force the device operation by pressing and holding the POWER button for a few seconds.
2. Run and open the recovery mode. Press the power button while holding the COMMAND + R keys.

1. The "OS X Utilities" window will be displayed. Of the four options in the window, select the disk utility unit.

1. Select the desired drive string in the window.
2. Run the process by clicking on Verify Disk.

1. In case of detection of disc problems, a solution will be proposed. To correct the problem, you will need to click on the REPAIR DISK button.

1. After the process is completed, another restart of the device is performed.

If, after performing the above actions, McBook hangs when loading, it is recommended to reinstall the OS with pre-saving data. For this is provided special regime external disk. To activate and save data, it will be necessary:

• the second serviceable MacBook;
• through the Thunderbolt cable to connect active devices to each other;
• forcibly turn off the hangup MacBook;
• run the non-loading device and immediately clamp the T key;
• hold it until the Thunderbolt icon appears.

The service is running. Now the hard drive from the second connected instrument is displayed in Finder. Transfer from it all the important data on a serviceable MacBook. After the procedure is completed, safely inscribed the disk and turn off the cable.

Go to reinstall OS MacBook. We carry out the following actions:

1. Run the restoring mode, as was done in the case of a disk utility.
2. In the window that opens, select the "Reinstall OS X" field.

1. Follow step-by-step instructions before the completion of the procedure.

If after reinstalling the OS McBuck is still not loaded, you should contact special services.