I need to do a clean install of Lion on my iMac and I'm using the Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard. But on Start-up using the Command-R function, it still takes me to the Login screen. I've tried it with another bluetooth keyboard, but still no solution. Is there any way to fix this? Or do I need to go out and purchase a Wired Keyboard?
Mid 2010 iMac 21.5 in. 3.2 Ghz i3, Mac OS X (10.6.5), iPhone 8GB, iPhone 4 32GB, iPod touch 2G 8GB,
Hey guys.unfortunatelly I dont't have the alternative to use the CD or DVD boot since my DVD reader doesn't work anymore.
is there a suggetion you guys could give me? I'm living at Brazil, so Apple stores are quite rare so I can't count on Genius help.
Actually if I make a full report of problems my mac showsapple would be surprised. So, any ideas?! Please guys.
This worked perfectly! I have a Logitech K330 wireless keyboard that was not working at all when trying to hold the Windows+R keys during restarting. I shut down the Mac Mini, switched off my keyboard, switched it back on, turned on the Mac, then held Windows+R keys through startup. The OS X Utilies window finally came up. Thanks so much!
THANK YOU.
This helped with a wired non-Mac keyboard also; no combination of holding or pressing keys throughout startup worked, until I simply waited for the numlock flash and THEN did the three-finger salute on Alt+Win+R to fire up Internet Recovery :) Well on its way now, thanks again!
Starting process is very long, I can tell this that I've tried... keep Mac starting up, finally you'll see it loading...
I've tried many times. Before the Mac chime, at the chime, after the chime. I hold Command-R the entire time, and then it shows the Login Screen. It's killing me! 😢
Glad you got that figured out and thanks for the feedback!
I was having the same problem. i tried 3 times before finding this thread. i tried the shut down, press keyboard button and turn on imac and it worked for me.
MichelX,
Thanks for the directions. I was experiencing your exact problem. Your directions helped me fix it. I am 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much. the day has been saved.
I have a Magic Keyboard 2 and repeatedly pressed Cmd+R and it worked. Stopped when I saw the Apple
I eventually held the power button on my MacPro1,1 and the option key on the Logitek wireless kb both for about 6 secs.
The let go the power still holding option, and I get the Start-up choices..
Command-R not working on Start-up
