![MacBook Pro 2011/12. Previously flashing a folder icon with a question mark upon startup. Attempted to boot from Snow Leopard OS disc; now getting this screen. Bought used a few yrs ago; MacBook Pro 2011/12. Previously flashing a folder icon with a question mark upon startup. Attempted to boot from Snow Leopard OS disc; now getting this screen. Bought used a few yrs ago;](https://preview.redd.it/zwaqyx9zyio41.jpg?auto=webp&s=45f510193d6ce90e297ba96cd853e92dc74e2b2d)
MacBook Pro 2011/12. Previously flashing a folder icon with a question mark upon startup. Attempted to boot from Snow Leopard OS disc; now getting this screen. Bought used a few yrs ago;
My MacBook won't boot, but I get a flashing folder with a question mark—what does this mean? - Quora
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