How do you unlock a locked IMAC hard drive?
See this post for details.
- Boot your Mac and hold down ⌘-R (Command –R) to boot from the Mac’s Recovery HD partition.
- Open Disk Utility.
- Select your locked hard drive.
- Under the File menu, select Unlock “Drive Name” or Turn Off Encryption… , based on what you want to do.
How do I start my Mac in recovery mode without a password?
To activate the Recovery Mode: Turn off your computer and hold the power button + Command R. Wait for the loading bar to appear on the screen while your Mac boots to Recovery. Next, choose Disk Utility > Continue > Utilities Terminal.
Why is Disk Utility not loading on iMac?
Both in Recovery Mode and in Internet Recovery Mode, Disk Utility won’t load the disk, so I can’t even try to run First Aid on the SSD. Tried using it with Target Disk Mode on my iMac and file transfers don’t start. I am really desperate.
What to do if your Mac won’t boot?
Use Apple Hardware Test to see if there is any hardware malfunction. How to invoke and interpret the Apple hardware tests – CNET. Repair the disk by booting from the Recovery HD. Immediately after the chime hold down the Command and R keys until the Utility Menu appears. Choose Disk Utility and click on the Continue button.
Why does my iMac not boot up past the Apple logo?
My iMac won’t boot up past the Apple logo and progress bar. A Troubleshooting Procedure that may Fix Problems with macOS El Capitan or Later You should try each, one at a time, then test to see if the problem is fixed before going on to the next. Be sure to backup your files before proceeding if possible.
What should I do if my iMac wont load?
Shutdown the computer, wait 30 seconds, restart the computer. Disconnect all third-party peripherals. Resetting your Mac’s PRAM and NVRAM; Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) Reset your Startup Disk and Sound preferences. Start the computer in Safe Mode. Test in safe mode to see if the problem persists, then restart normally.