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Where do I start troubleshooting when my Mac freezes on startup?

First Thoughts on Finding Problems

The first thing to think about when you system crashes is whether you just installed or enabled new software. If so, that's the place to start. A new extension could be causing the problem, or the software you just installed could be incompatible with your OS.

Did you remember to disable your virus-protection software before installing?? If not, you may have gotten an incomplete or damaged install.

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