can't get online from safe modeI keep getting kernel panics when I start my computer. I can only start in safe mode and cannot get online to update, if that's what needs to be done. I believe the problem started when we tried to use the DVD player ...view more
Cannot Install OSI have an old iMac G5 that I want to install 10.5 on. I have an install disk but the iMac won't boot from CD. I have a new MBP, is there anyway to install the OS from a new computer? Is there anyway I can install from...view more
Thread I am hoping someone can help me. you do not have enough access priviliges for this operation". This is new to me and it also seem like the system i
external CD drive for iMac G3, OS9.2Can I use an external drive to re-install system software? Will a Que! Fire drive function with my machine? iMac G3, with OS 9.2. I'm trying to revive my audio driver and I think the only way i...view more
Thread Can I use the superdrive from my old 2005 IMac G5 ?
Can I use the superdrive from my old 2005 IMac G5 ? Can I remove and use the superdrive from my old 2005 IMac G5 (which I don't think is all that old), tried repairing the bulging capacitor problem on the logic board, no luck. Can I then use it as a...view more
Thread Upgrading OS 9.0.4 to Mac OS X 10.3 on iMac G3 350MHz
Upgrading OS 9.0.4 to Mac OS X 10.3 on iMac G3 350MHzHi. I have an iMac G3 PowerPC 350MHz and it is a slot loading model. I have recently purchased the retail discs for OS X 10.3 in the hope of upgrading it, but when I insert the discs and attempt to run the installer, ...view more
Thread Bought a new printer. Inserted my cd and nothing happens?
Bought a new printer. Inserted my cd and nothing happens?I just bought a new printer. When I insert the CD that came with the printer into my Mac, nothing happens. Still not too familiar with my Mac, but there has to be a way to manually open and start the insta...view more
Thread I have an iMac G3 that the previous owner deleted the OS. I have the OS X tiger (10.4) and I have downloaded the Apple version 7.5.3 in Binary and have it on CD RW. I am new to mac and would appreciate help loading the older OS so I can find a way to upg
I have an iMac G3 that the previous owner deleted the OS. I have the OS X tiger (10.4) and I have downloaded the Apple version 7.5.3 in Binary and have it on CD RW. I am new to mac and would appreciate help loading the older OS so I can find a way to upg
iMac G4 won't boot from FireWire HDDHi everyone, I recently got a 1st generation iMac G4 with OS 9.2. I updated RAM to 768 mb and now I'd like to install Tiger on it. I found my old Tiger DVD but it looks like the DVD drive in to the iMac doesn't work p...view more
A CD won't load . . . Is it defective?Sorry . . . I want to read some information on a CD (borrowed from my library) but it ejects itself immediately after being inserted. Is my operating system too old, or could it be that the CD has been damaged o...view more