Resolve broken Folder icon at startup Mac issue


When you startup your Mac computer, you come across a broken folder icon at startup Mac. This is one of the critical issue that don't let you start your computer that create a lot of problems. If you have important work or file saved in the computer then you will not be able to access the file unless you fix broken folder icon Mac OS X 10.5. But don't get panic more, you can resolve the issue and make your system fine.




Mac OS X is a comprehensive and reliable operating system but such critical broken folder icon at startup Mac issue appearance in the system is generally caused by human error or internal hardware error. There are generally two category of folders one is visible and another is invisible. When you start Mac computer from Mac OS X then certain Mac OS X system files or folders are invisible. If you start up from Mac OS 9 or using software which is capable to view or delete invisible files, the system items become visible. It is strongly recommended not to change the arrangement or position of the visible or invisible Mac OS X system files or folders. If you disturb the file or folder then you may have to face Mac startup problem like broken folder icon Mac OS X 10.5. Therefore, avoid moving, deleting or renaming the Mac system items or folders.


Resolution of broken broken folder icon at startup Mac:


  1. You will need to reset the NVRAM and PRAM but doing so, some system settings and preferences may get lost. But you can restore the settings later using System Preferences.
  2. When you start your computer, Hold the “X” key button of your keyboard. It forces the computer to start using Mac OS X.
  3. If it happens then open System Preferences and be sure that your Mac OSX System Folder is selected

Hope the broken folder icon issue would have been resolved. If not, then you will need to reinstall the Mac operating system. Install latest version of Mac OSX compatible for your system. But reinstalling the OS will erase all your data. In this case, you will need to use Mac data recovery software to recover the lost data while reinstall. The software successfully recovers all the lost, erased data from your computer hard drive.


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