Re installing OSX on a desktop

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Re installing OSX on a desktop

I bought an 2007 apple imac desktop from a second hand shop recently. It will not boot into a normal mode . It only boots to the recovery screen which gives you the option to for example restore from a time machine back up or reinstall the OSX from the internet. I have tried to download an apple ios from the internet but i think it refuses as the previous owners apple id is associated with this computer.

Is the best option to erase the main macintosh hard drive and reinstall from discs?I have OSX installation discs.

I am aware of the age of the computer but want it for a music mixing project.

Posted on Oct 20, 2024 4:55 AM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Oct 20, 2024 5:39 AM in response to CentrisDave

Yes. The ones used need to be at least as new as the ones the computer originally shipped with.

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Niel

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Oct 20, 2024 5:50 AM in response to CentrisDave

Not without downloading it on a different Mac and creating an installation thumbdrive or using target disk mode.

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CentrisDave Author

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Oct 20, 2024 5:47 AM in response to Niel

Thanks for your response. Thats useful information. If the discs are not suitable can i download the OS from the internet if the macintosh disc has been erased?

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CentrisDave Author

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Oct 20, 2024 8:48 AM in response to Niel

Thanks Niel. I will give it some careful consideration. There is more than 1 option and I may a different installation disc.

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