Getting the ? in a file at log in. Took to the store this morning they checked hard drive. set me home and it is still doing it

Getting the ? in a file. Took the the sapple store this morning. theystated nothing wroing with hard drive. came home still doing it

Hi hvni,
If you are having an issue with a flashing question mark when starting your MacBook Pro, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple Support: A flashing question mark or globe appears when you start your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1440
Regards,
- Brenden

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