iMac 2009 Boot problems

I have a second hand iMac 2009 model and I stupidly deleted everything even the OS and I cant re install it because you need the original Apple ID... is there a way I can purchase a disk or USB with an OSX to install, if so can you point me to it

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Jun 6, 2020 2:18 PM

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Jun 6, 2020 2:56 PM in response to CharlieSlater98

Hello,

You will need to use another Macintosh to prepare a macOS installation disk.

How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

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