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Q: Resetting an IMac G4?

i Know it's an old model, so I'm sorry, but I obtained a used IMac G4, but the old users information is still in it, so everything is pass worded and I can't get into it. Is there any way that I can wipe it? Or reset it? I'm not sure what I'd need to do to get into the computer. All that it came with besides the actual computer is a keyboard and mouse.

Thank you you for any help!

Imac G4 , OS X Server

Posted on May 27, 2015 6:37 PM

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Q: Resetting an IMac G4?

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  • by stevejobsfan0123,

    stevejobsfan0123 stevejobsfan0123 May 28, 2015 8:41 AM in response to Quety
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    May 28, 2015 8:41 AM in response to Quety

    You need a copy of the restore disks for that iMac model, or you need a retail Mac OS X installer DVD (10.4 would probably be best). Since they are both so old, Apple doesn't sell them anymore. You might be able to get the restore disks by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE, but again, it's probably too old. You'll need to find a Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger install DVD online from a source such as Amazon.com or eBay.