HT201260: Find the OS X version and build number on your Mac

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The_Amazing_Hardpan

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Q: I'm trying to figure out which OS X version and build I need to completely reformat and then re-install the OS on my G4 Power PC (Quicksilver 2002)

So I've started my quest for the correct information and software required to completely erase and then re-install the OS on my G4 Power PC (Quicksilver 2002) roughly 2 days ago only to be stuck and very frustrated! So I could more than likely figure this out on own BUT the OS currently installed is so screwed up I cant even safe mode start it.. so I cant get the information I need from the "about this Mac" details if it were running. Is there another way to figure the correct OS X and build I'll need to reformat. I just want to return it to it's factory state and then give it to my kid. Anyone's help on this matter will be so very appreciated. Thanks

Mac OS X (10.1.x), Power PC G4 Quicksilver (2002)

Posted on Feb 9, 2015 9:48 AM

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by Niel,

Niel Feb 9, 2015 9:51 AM in response to The_Amazing_Hardpan
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Feb 9, 2015 9:51 AM in response to The_Amazing_Hardpan

You need the computer’s original disks or a retail Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.5.6 package.

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by Kappy,

Kappy Feb 9, 2015 9:53 AM in response to The_Amazing_Hardpan
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Feb 9, 2015 9:53 AM in response to The_Amazing_Hardpan

Be sure to look only for original or retail versions:

Original OS Mac OS 9.2.2 (Mac OS ROM 9.0.1) and Mac OS X 10.1.2 (5P63)
Later OS Mac OS 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3, 10.1.5, or 10.2
Maximum OS Mac OS X 10.4.11 (733, 800 MHz) Mac OS X 10.5.8 (933 MHz+)
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by mns579,

mns579 Feb 9, 2015 4:26 PM in response to The_Amazing_Hardpan
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Feb 9, 2015 4:26 PM in response to The_Amazing_Hardpan

If you're trying to search eBay or the like for gray replacement discs, this info may help:

Mac OS: Versions, builds included with PowerPC Macs (since 1998)

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2191
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Original OS	Mac OS 9.2.2 (Mac OS ROM 9.0.1) and Mac OS X 10.1.2 (5P63)
Later OS	Mac OS 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3, 10.1.5, or 10.2
Maximum OS	Mac OS X 10.4.11 (733, 800 MHz) Mac OS X 10.5.8 (933 MHz+)

HT201260: Find the OS X version and build number on your Mac

Q: I'm trying to figure out which OS X version and build I need to completely reformat and then re-install the OS on my G4 Power PC (Quicksilver 2002)

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