IMac Stuck at Loading Bar: Troubleshooting Tips

Have you ever noticed that your iMac gets stuck at the loading bar when starting up? It's frustrating and can be a major disruption to your workflow. In this article, we'll explore some common reasons why your iMac might get stuck at the loading bar and provide troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the issue.

Firstly, it's essential to understand that there are various startup screens your iMac may display when experiencing issues during boot-up. You might see a default desktop picture in the background, which might change to your chosen desktop picture once you select your account. If FileVault is enabled, this also unlocks your disk.

When your Mac displays the login window, enter your user account password to log in successfully. If your Mac is using a firmware password, a lock icon will appear when trying to start up from another disk or volume, such as an external drive or macOS Recovery.

In some cases, you might encounter other startup issues, including:

* An exclamation point in a circle

* Options with a gear icon (also known as startup options)

* A blank screen (gray, black, or blue)

* An Apple logo or progress bar

* Unable to start up from macOS Recovery

To troubleshoot these issues, refer to our dedicated guides for each problem:

* If your Mac starts up to an exclamation point in a circle: * If your Mac starts up to Options with a gear icon: * If your Mac starts up to a blank screen: * If your Mac starts up to an Apple logo or progress bar: * If your Mac can't start up from macOS Recovery: Additionally, if you see a globe with a warning symbol (exclamation point), it means that your Mac tried to start up from macOS Recovery over the internet but couldn't. In this case, refer to our guide on what to do if your Mac starts up to a circle with a line through it (prohibitory symbol): .

If your Mac displays a question mark during startup, you can try restarting in safe mode or performing a System Restore.

Lastly, if your iMac doesn't start up all the way or requires you to perform an action during startup, it may stop at one of these screens. In this case, try restarting your Mac and see if the issue persists.

By following these troubleshooting tips and guides, you should be able to resolve any issues that cause your iMac to get stuck at the loading bar. Remember to always back up your data regularly to prevent any potential losses in case something goes wrong during startup.

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