jayramona

Q: Power Mac G4 no iMovie and no restore disk

I purchased a used Power Mac G4.  It is running OS 10.4

 

The problem is that it does not have iMovie installed.  Online help states that I need the restore disk, which I don't have.  Is there a way to get it, or is there another alternative?

 

The other problem is that updating the software requires a password from the former owner.  The machine boots to desktop without a password, it's just needed for updating Safari.  Is there a way to reset that?

 

The machine is in other wise fine shape and I'd like to make it useful.

 

Thanks,

 

Jay

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Posted on Oct 4, 2013 12:58 PM

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  • by Klaus1,

    Klaus1 Klaus1 Oct 4, 2013 2:54 PM in response to jayramona
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    Oct 4, 2013 2:54 PM in response to jayramona

    If you are in the US call Apple Customer Support 1-800-767-2775, provide the Serial Number and specifications of the Mac, and for a reasonable fee, they will supply a replacement set of system discs (if available).

     

    The discs will be for the original version of the OS that was pre-installed when the Mac was manufactured.

     

    If you are in another country:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

     

    Have you asked the vendor for the password?

     

    iMovie is part of iLife. You should be able to purchase the relavent version on eBay or Amazon.