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My computer starts and shows the apple screen and then the loading bar will go until either half way or 3/4 then stop. Sometimes the screen flashes and goes to a blank screen. I also for some reason can not get to disk utilities from boot. Could this be a hardware issue?

Sounds like this issue: MacBook Pro Repair Extension Program for Video Issues Take it into an ASP and have them run the test for a free logic board replacement: https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro