Thread i right clicked on the c programms partition and i selected no access. my applications and screen saver have all disappeared. even when i log in it gives me a blank page. what should i do? i dont have a mac cd with me
i right clicked on the c programms partition and i selected no access. my applications and screen saver have all disappeared. even when i log in it gives me a blank page. what should i do? i dont have a mac cd with me
mac osx lion instal on a power book G4Power Book G4 12' OSX 10.4.11 2003 PowerPC When trying to clear the HD of all my media a message appeared "not enough space" I then made a disk image and stored it on a USB. But the restart would not recognise...view more
PowerBook 5300cs blank screenJust picked up a PowerBook 5300cs with charger and many accessories, but when I turn it on it only makes a startup noise and the screen brightens a little. How can I resolve this?view more
PowerBook G4 restoreI have a PowerBook G4, 1.67 mz, Mac OS X (10.5.8)...I want to remove all my information and restore it to basic 'like new,' so I can give it to a young man I am tutoring who does not have a computer. How do I do this?...view more
PowerBook g4help i have a powerbook g4 and the hard drive crashed so can i change the hardrive to an intel based hardrive because its motorola based please helpview more
Thread Mac Os version 10.5.2 2Z691-6204-A and 2Z691-6195-A
Mac Os version 10.5.2 2Z691-6204-A and 2Z691-6195-AI bought a new Powerbook G4 Aluminum and these Gray install disks were included so I could install Leopard on a new install. However, i get the message that they are not for this computer. What computer ...view more
re-start NOT in Target disk mode?I have been starting up my G4 PowerBook, OS 10.4.11, in Target Disk Mode, to manually migrate data to a new Yosemite MacBook Pro. I need to start the PB back up, on its own, but it keeps booting in Target Mode.&...view more
Thread I have a PowerBook G4 PPC and want to get it running like new.
I have a PowerBook G4 PPC and want to get it running like new.I have a PowerBook G4 that I bought new years ago. It still works and I use it as a print server for an old Laser Writer Pro 630. It has old drawing software like MacroMedia Freehand MX and Bryce that I still use, but...view more
Thread Trying to migrate PowerBook files to new iMac. Only thing on the laptop screen is a Thunderbolt floating logo. Using Migration Assistant but can't get to the place on the laptop I need to without an active screen.
Trying to migrate PowerBook files to new iMac. Only thing on the laptop screen is a Thunderbolt floating logo. Using Migration Assistant but can't get to the place on the laptop I need to without an active screen.
Powerbook G4 only start safe modeHello i have powerbook g4 with cpu 1.25ghz. I use to have mac os4.1.1 installed. Lately had freexing problem and as it was a very old install i tried a fresch install. I downloed os as i lost my original dvd. Tried 10...view more
Thread My PowerBook G4 says that it's connected to wifi, but it still no internet connection. The connection will work for a while, and then I'll have to run diagnostics and it will work again for a few minutes and then stop working again. What's going on??
My PowerBook G4 says that it's connected to wifi, but it still no internet connection. The connection will work for a while, and then I'll have to run diagnostics and it will work again for a few minutes and then stop working again. What's going on??
Using a USB external DVD writer?The G4 we have does not have a working optical drive. I assumed that an external drive would not work as we don't have a firewire external drive. This past week when reading the Mac OS Leopard for Du...view more
PowerBook Won't Boot From Install CDShort form: My PowerBook Won't Boot from any Install CD I insert into the disk drive. About a year ago, I was using my 12" Aluminum PowerBook G4 with Mac OS X Leopard when it froze. I forced it to shut down an...view more
Thread How to reset password on Powerbook G4 without OS disk
How to reset password on Powerbook G4 without OS diskI acquired an old Powerbook G4 at a thrift shop. It seems to work fine but I have no software for it. I can't update time/date or make any other changes on the powerbook. Is there a way to chan...view more
