When I power on a file icon with a ? Appears

Why does this file icon show up when I power on and does not let me do anything else

Because the computer can't find an OS to boot from. If it eventually starts up, check the setting in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences. If not, you need to repair the hard disk or install a new OS on it.
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