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,
That wasn't the problem. The problem was the lack of recovery disk. For reference should others stumble on this thread, you can determine if the recovery disk is installed by using this command in Terminal.app
diskutil list
You should see something like this
Most likely a Recovery disc for Mac OS X wasn't installed on the internal HD on installation of the Lion OS X. Install Mac OS X Lion needs to be loaded on an external HD. Merely go to the following link:
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 🙂 🙂 🙂
And here the winning solution :) DOUBLE TAP COMMAND+R when startup sound sounds
Please comment if it helped . Its a logical solution i think a wireless keyboard needs to be activated bij key pressing then the command you want in this case command+R
Goodluck Danny,
Thank you so much. the day has been saved.
This is ridiculous. I also have Mavericks and I wireless keyboard I have tried every trick listed above and can't get abbot menu. I must have worked on it for 2 hours. Can't they make this easier?
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.
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..
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!
Command-R not working on Start-up
