Escape311 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Ok, so I just bought a new iMac G3 today which has OS 9.0 on it and it was formerly a school computer so everything is now locked. I can't access internet or anything. I want to be able to update the rom version and then try and install OSX but I just can't use anything. Is there anyway to bypass all of this? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applemoto Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 what do you mean about the iMac being "locked"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape311 Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 Well, when I try to access system preferences or Netscape Navigator or anything else it pops up an error that the program is locked. In the start bar at the top there is a place that says "Login", when I open that it gives several "user" names like Tech or Student but it asks for a password. Like I said, I just bought this thing and would like to be able to actually USE it. Is there anyway I can reset a password or boot into some type of Safe Mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applemoto Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 you might have to reinstall OS 9 from the Install disc ,then update its firmware if you want to run OS X (if you want to run OS X on the iMac *it would be slow*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackentangled Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 ok, so you want os x in your unsupported imac g3? it's possible with xpostfacto http://www.opendarwin.org/projects/XPostFacto/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape311 Posted March 14, 2006 Author Share Posted March 14, 2006 So I finally fixed it. What I had to do(which I probably shouldn't share due to security issues, but I will anyways!), I booted the iMac while holding the "Shift" key; this boots with No Extensions loaded. Then I opened my the System Folder and trashed Multi-User Preferences. That took care of it when I rebooted. I was able to update firmware and now I'm ready for OSX. I also ran across 1GB ram for dirt cheap so that should help. Thanks again for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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