apple ibook g4

latinoserio · Apr 29, 2011, 11:16 AM

hey guys you guys were amazing in helping me out before id like to get your help again. i bought a apple ibook g4 from a guy, he said might not work didnt have power cord. i bought one and it turned on perfectly. problem is ive never owned an apple. and at login its asking for the guys password. i contacted him and he cant remember and i dont have original discs. is there anything i can do to erase the password. thanks in advance

**dj_stick** · Apr 30, 2011, 12:51 AM

you'll have to find a copy of OS X 10.4 or 10.5 and reinstall...

Tipstaff · Apr 30, 2011, 05:03 AM

By reinstalling you get a fresh install with none of the old users files/programs. You could reset the password, but you would still need the OS DVD (as you follow the steps to install you will come across a screen that has an option for Utilities, and the reset tool is in there), or an Apple Software Restore Disc in order to run the reset tool.

BTW, take note of the versions DJ listed as Apple dropped support for the Power PC after 10.5. DO NOT buy 10.6 as it only supports Macs with an Intel processor inside.

Apr 29, 2011, 11:16 AM	#1
latinoserio HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: orange county ca. Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	apple ibook g4 hey guys you guys were amazing in helping me out before id like to get your help again. i bought a apple ibook g4 from a guy, he said might not work didnt have power cord. i bought one and it turned on perfectly. problem is ive never owned an apple. and at login its asking for the guys password. i contacted him and he cant remember and i dont have original discs. is there anything i can do to erase the password. thanks in advance

Apr 30, 2011, 05:03 AM	#3
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Re: apple ibook g4 By reinstalling you get a fresh install with none of the old users files/programs. You could reset the password, but you would still need the OS DVD (as you follow the steps to install you will come across a screen that has an option for Utilities, and the reset tool is in there), or an Apple Software Restore Disc in order to run the reset tool. BTW, take note of the versions DJ listed as Apple dropped support for the Power PC after 10.5. DO NOT buy 10.6 as it only supports Macs with an Intel processor inside. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.