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      • Thread Migrate contents of one computer to another computer?

        Migrate contents of one computer to another computer?

        I have a Powerbook G4 12" and I needed to have the disc replaced. I would like to migrate the data from my other Powerbook G4 15" to the Powerbook G4 12" with the new disc. Can someone please tell me:   • ...view more
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        • Thread powerbook

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          powerbook G4 1.67 2g ram sdram no appstore , i can't install any application ( vlc , vmware;virtualbox , mozilla ; chrome ..... aantivirus-avast) i can't apdate to mac os x 10.11 or 10.6 why !!!!view more
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          • Thread File folder with a question mark and command r doesn't work

            File folder with a question mark and command r doesn't work

            i have a flashing file folder with a question markview more
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            • Thread PowerBook G4 2005 won't boot past a blue screen.

              PowerBook G4 2005 won't boot past a blue screen.

              A couple years ago i brought a PowerBook G4 second hand for £20. The seller did not give any install disks. It was working fine until I started to install some pretty cool software that I found. Then after I fin...view more
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              • Thread Powerbook G4 not turning on AT ALL.

                Powerbook G4 not turning on AT ALL.

                Hey, I have a Powerbook G4, I think 15", and it will not turn on at all. I feel like I literally tried everything. When its plugged in it wont show any light at all to show its charging, no amber or green, battery is ...view more
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                • Thread My powerbook g4 won't boot past the blue screen

                  My powerbook g4 won't boot past the blue screen

                  I have been trying to get my powerbook g4 to work but I can't seem to get it to boot past the blue screen.view more
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                  • Thread Mail won't connect to server?

                    Mail won't connect to server?

                    Mail running on 10.5.8.   For some reason Mail receives but no longer send emails using BTinternet IMAP account. This worked before my dad took this laptop on holiday and used it in conjunction with his iPhone ...view more
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                    • Thread Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 with a disk and a question mark

                      Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 with a disk and a question mark

                      I have a 1992 Macintosh Powerbook Duo 230 and when I start it up, I get a blank screen with a floppy disk and a question mark in the center. I have an external floppy reader but no disks. I do believe i don't need any...view more
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                      • Thread I have a 10 year old Mac.  I get the spinning wheel a lot.  I am not very computer savvy.  Any suggestions on what to do to "clean" up my computer so the spinning technicolor wheel stops?

                        I have a 10 year old Mac.  I get the spinning wheel a lot.  I am not very computer savvy.  Any suggestions on what to do to "clean" up my computer so the spinning technicolor wheel stops?

                        I have a 10 year old PowerBook G4 and get the technicolor spinning wheel a lot.  I am not very computer savvy, but can follow instructions.  Any help will be appreciated.view more
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                        I have a 10 year old Mac.  I get the spinning wheel a lot.  I am not very computer savvy.  Any suggestions on what to do to "clean" up my computer so the spinning technicolor wheel stops?

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                        • Thread Upgrading to Mac OS 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.2.8

                          Upgrading to Mac OS 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.2.8

                          I have a PDQ PowerBook G3 300 MHz, original 8 GB HDD, 512 MB of RAM running Mac OS 8.6. It also has a PCMCIA Lucent Technologies Orinoco Silver Wi-Fi card (which I have no idea how to use it). I got this computer a co...view more
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                          • Thread Powerbook 170 - flashing a ?

                            Powerbook 170 - flashing a ?

                            I know the powerbook 170 is a very old laptop but it has worked fine until recently.   When i start the computer it just flashes a question mark inside a picture of a floppy disk.   I've tried rebooting ...view more
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                            • Thread How do I eliminate the chinese characters that appear in my calandar, which is in english?

                              How do I eliminate the chinese characters that appear in my calandar, which is in english?

                              How do I eliminate the Chinese characters that appear on my calendar along with the English letters?view more
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                              How do I eliminate the chinese characters that appear in my calandar, which is in english?

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                              • Thread Where can I find an OS 9 ISO?

                                Where can I find an OS 9 ISO?

                                I have a titanium PowerBook G4, and I'm looking for a bootable OS 9.2.2 iso to install.  Where can I find one?view more
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                                • Thread my powerbook G4 doesn't chime when I switch it on - Why?

                                  my powerbook G4 doesn't chime when I switch it on - Why?

                                  I recently bought a powerbook G4 from an online auction site.  The machine was meant to be in excellent working condition & I wanted it mainly to play old games on that I can't bear to part with.  When I...view more
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                                  • Thread Help with PowerBook G4 A1025

                                    Help with PowerBook G4 A1025

                                    I just received a PowerBook G4 A1025 15" from my friend. It is running 10.3.9, would I be able to boot up this machine in OS9 natively?view more
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                                    • Thread Trackpad button not working?

                                      Trackpad button not working?

                                      I have a PowerBook G4 Titanium, and the mouse button isn't working.  When I boot the computer up, the button works, but as soon as I touch the trackpad, it stops working.  When I plug in a mouse, it works, b...view more
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                                      • Thread can I get an internal battery for my Powerbook G4 17 inch?

                                        can I get an internal battery for my Powerbook G4 17 inch?

                                        I have an old Powerbook G4 17 inch that works great but needs a new internal battery. Is it possible to get this battery or is the Powerbook now a doorstop?view more
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                                        can I get an internal battery for my Powerbook G4 17 inch?

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                                        • Thread Need to wipe out computer

                                          Need to wipe out computer

                                          i haven't plugged in or used my ancient Mac in years. I plugged it in today, and it works, but I need to wipe it clean and start over due to plenty of old pictures I would rather forget AND I can't remember the passwo...view more
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                                          • Thread How to reset PMU on powerbook G4a, 1.25 Ghz

                                            How to reset PMU on powerbook G4a, 1.25 Ghz

                                            Hi! How to reset PMU on powerbook G4a, 15", 1.25 GHz.; model: PowerBook5,2. Recently both of the Firewire ports stopped working. I tested the external firewire hard drive on a Power Mac G5 and it worked. I thought re...view more
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                                            How to reset PMU on powerbook G4a, 1.25 Ghz

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                                            • Thread power cord is not working

                                              power cord is not working

                                              My Powerbook G4 cord is plugged into the jack, but it won't light up - and consequently won't charge.  Is the cord broken?  Can I charge the computer any other way?view more
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