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why isnt the command r working to factory reset my imac g5

I want to wipe my iMac g5 to give to a friend and the command r won't work for me

Posted on Sep 12, 2018 12:45 PM

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Posted on Sep 12, 2018 12:47 PM

Command + R (OS X Recovery) won’t work for an iMac G5. It’s too outdated.

You need to use the install disc that came with the iMac.

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Sep 12, 2018 12:47 PM in response to Goodone33

Command + R (OS X Recovery) won’t work for an iMac G5. It’s too outdated.

You need to use the install disc that came with the iMac.

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why isnt the command r working to factory reset my imac g5

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