I have a really old imac from my dad who passed away. I don’t know which kind and i also cant reach the serial numer.
I tried starting it up and it gives me the login-screen. Sadly I ron’t remember my dad’s password. I just don’t want to lose any documents or pictures that are on his computer. I hope there is a way you can help
eMac
Okay, please try the following:
Are there any markings on it at all?
Look on the bottom of the stand if nothing else.
No, please do not enter personal information (serial numbers, phone numbers, e-mail etc.), you can use Everymac.com to enter the serial number to find out what year the Mac is and what it's specifications are.
Once you have the model year information please let us know.
On some PC keyboards the Windows key acts as the command key when attached to a Mac.
Do you have the original DVD disk(s) that came with the computer? 2011 was the last year they were provided with the computer. There would be gray with white lettering.
You may have to fool around with different keyboard combinations, either that or you can buy a used Apple keyboard or an Apple keyboard replacement. If you decide to take that route I'd recommend www.macsales.com
there was some information on the bottom, shall I send a picure of it?
I figured out it is the Imac Corei5 from 2011
Im using a regular keyboard instead of an apple keyboard. i don’t have the command button and I already tried that with ctrl , shift and Alt
No, i don’t ; i never found those in the first place.
it also didn’t work out with the Windows key..
Is there any way I could use my macbook pro as a keyboard?
Does Windows key + s key work on startup?
Nope.
Unfortunately not
Really old mac
