I have a G4 iMac (the lampshade kind). When I turn it on it goes into a kind of UNIX command line, it never boots into Mac OS. What is that command line? And how do i boot to Mac OS from there?
Mine had the same problem, but the message says: shutdown requires -h or -r. So, instead typing 'shutdown /h now', I changed to 'shutdown -h now' and it worked. See what message you got and alter as it says. Hope it helps.
I fixed this issue by typing "/sbin/mount -uw /" then typing "rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone". I realize this comment is old, so hopefully you fixed the issue 8 months ago lol
I have a PowerBook G4 and cmd+s and it doesn’t work keeps going to the Horne screen after it loads I’ve done this countless times threw out the years and never had a problem with it but this frickin thing won’t budge do I need to Make a bootable copy of mac os?? Or is there another way plz some one in the matrix we call the world help HELP….!!
Note that this works, but be aware that it does not erase all the data off the machine, your old users will still be on the machine!
So what's the real way to factory reset then? I want to bring an old computer for recycling and want to delete everything from it...
Thanks a lot bro you’re a genius
When I type
rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
I hit enter and it says no file location
I have a G4 iMac (the lampshade kind). When I turn it on it goes into a kind of UNIX command line, it never boots into Mac OS. What is that command line? And how do i boot to Mac OS from there?
But the older profiles are still there?
I'd have to check that, thanks..
This was so timely, thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Hi I am trying to do this but need to see what you have typed in… can you please put that into a comment or the description???
Please check now, thanks
@@ComputerScienceVideos i cant find
Thank you so much! I reformatted my iBook G4 with your help before recycling it. 👏👏👏👏👏
Wonderful!
i am having trouble in this line
"rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone" after pressing enter it says "no such file or directory"
i hope you can help me :)
Mine had the same problem, but the message says: shutdown requires -h or -r. So, instead typing 'shutdown /h now', I changed to 'shutdown -h now' and it worked. See what message you got and alter as it says. Hope it helps.
@ComputerScienceVideos pls we need you
I fixed this issue by typing "/sbin/mount -uw /" then typing "rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone". I realize this comment is old, so hopefully you fixed the issue 8 months ago lol
@@martinhermans7969 me sucede lo mismo que al chico, y tu código no me funcionó tampoco :(
I had same problem as tcamods, Tried your rec, but still says no such file or directory. IDEAS??@@martinhermans7969
Thanks! I was able to do it in 2022
Great, have a happy new year 2023.
I have a PowerBook G4 and cmd+s and it doesn’t work keeps going to the Horne screen after it loads I’ve done this countless times threw out the years and never had a problem with it but this frickin thing won’t budge do I need to
Make a bootable copy of mac os?? Or is there another way plz some one in the matrix we call the world help HELP….!!
Thanks! I was gifted one of these and this helped reset it. Appreciate you :)
You're welcome!
Mad Props!! Just like NEW !!!
Perfect, thank you :)
Thanks, brother! I got one of these for free recently that worked and i just wanted to wipe it to original configuration. I appreciate you. 🤙
You're most welcome.
Thanks for that
You're most welcome :)
Can you type the text on the comment from the begining you start..thank you
Yes I can
You just saved me from shelling out money on eBay for long lost installer disks just so I could sell this or donate it... Thank you!
You're a genius!! Thank you!!
You're welcome!
I dont understand what i need to type please help
Commands are in the video description
Is this work on eMac G4?
Regards :)
Yes
Thanks a lot
You're welcome :)
sir can you put all the command you put in the safe mode in here the comments.
Please check now, thanks
@@ComputerScienceVideos it says no such file or directory
Hi. It worked all well, but the safari has disappeared.. how do I open the web browser? Thanks 👍🍺
Have you checked in your Applications via Finder?
I have MacBook A1398 Password Lock and iCloud Lock, Moe Helped Me Unlocked It Showed Me TIPS To Use It Better.
Great. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow this worked!!! Amazing thank you 🙏🏻
You're welcome
Thankkkk youuuuuu
You're most welcome.
I did same you but my G4 could not back to like new
Alguien que hable español me ayuda a introducir el código no le entiendo, por favor
Okay thanks
thanks
You're welcome!
Danke!
I tried this but the apple key and s didn't reset it for me
thanks soooo much
You're welcome!
Wow!!!!!!!!! thanks a lot bro I really like this your tutorial, it works easily. One again thanks
Great :)
It doesn't let me put the 10 digits only 8
Thanks
You're welcome
This didn’t work for mine. It shows it’s done then when I restart it, it goes back to the same as it was.
yeah, it did the same with mine, too. and I did the code three times...
Graciass me re sirvioo
Thank you for your support, energy & time.
Didn’t work on this one got it free will not wipe it
Thank you it worked on my mac mini g4
You're welcome :)
It doesn't work. If you reopen, it seems like it's been reset, but everything remains (account,applications...)
didn't work, no matter how many times I tried it. nothing happened after I typed in apple.
I didnt see, because i cant see the button
Which button?
Bro doesn't work plss help
How can I help you? Please explain..
@@ComputerScienceVideos hi, i have imac g4 and doesn't work, nothing happend.
“No such file or directory” after 2nd command
Do you have a hard drive in your computer?
Really helpful mate , thank you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved 🕊🕊🕊
Glad it helped
OS ten. :)
Yes indeed.
This is misleading. What you are doing is just to add a new account user to the Mac.
Thank you for your sweet words.
Is he saying high fun or what?
Hyphen, actually 😇
A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark that's used to join words or parts of words.