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Q: iBook g4

Do you know how boot up and restore everything ? I don't my password ?i barely got this ship yeasterday and it's used from owner .

Show me some steps to restore everything without dvd reboot ?

iBook, Other OS, Restore & delete the system

Posted on Apr 13, 2014 5:33 AM

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Q: iBook g4

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  • by dalstott,

    dalstott dalstott Apr 13, 2014 2:17 PM in response to 1997Activate
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    Apr 13, 2014 2:17 PM in response to 1997Activate

    To boot and reinstall operating software you need an external bootable source with installation software. It can be a CD, DVD, or a firewire connected hard drive. One other possibility would be to use firewire target disk mode with another Mac. Unlike modern Macs you can not install directly from the internet.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Apr 13, 2014 3:53 PM in response to 1997Activate
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    Apr 13, 2014 3:53 PM in response to 1997Activate

    Did you try "Five Ways to Reset a Lost Admin Password"

    -- & other items, noted in reply to your earlier post here?

     

    • "Hi, I barely got this from USPS, and..."

    https://discussions.apple.com/message/25442309#25442309

     

    There still may (or not) be a way to get a generic replacement install DVD for Tiger 10.4 or Leopard 10.5 from one of the AppleCare or AppleSupport contact numbers I've posted to the above thread, there would be a low fee per disc set; the product may be hard to get (again) but if you don't ask, that's another story.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!