Hi, got a iMac OS 9.2 from a friend (who has now moved back to japan) i was womdering how to make a new admin as i would like to start the mac from scratch as i have no OS 9.2 disc

To reset your OS X password without an OS X CD you need to enter terminal and create a new admin account:

1. Reboot
2. Hold apple + s down after you hear the chime.
3. When you get text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):
   • mount -uw /
   • rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone
   • shutdown -h now
4. After rebooting you should have a brand new admin account. When you login as the new admin you can simply delete the old one and you're good to go again!

Try this :-
Creating a new Admin on Mac Os X: Here's how to reset your OS X password without an OS X CD.
1. Reboot 2. Hold apple key + s key down after you hear the chime. (command + s on newer Macs) 3. When you get text prompt enter in these terminal commands to create a brand new admin account (hitting return after each line):
mount -uw / rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone shutdown -h now
4. After rebooting you should have a brand new admin account. When you login as the new admin you can simply delete the old one and your good to go again!
Apple stores wont reset it for you. Computer shops may have charged you $50 to $200 trying to reinstall the Mac.

Thank you for contacting Fixya Support, I am glad to assist.

The "human face" icon is an indication that your hard drive is not being recognized by your iMac G3 because the hard drive is not formatted to read the Mac OS 9 software.

What you need to do is initialize your hard drive so you can
it can read the Mac OS 9.0.4 software.

Below, I have provided a link with simple steps to properly initialize (format) your 40GB hard drive

Initializing a hard disk, cartridge, or optical disk

Follow these steps and you will be able to successfully install Mac OS 9.0.4 to your Mac G3 hard drive.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

-Mactechtrainer

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for special keys during boot-up of an iMac.

1.: Find the disc that came with your iMac that says "iMac OS X Install DVD"
2.: Turn on your iMac
3.: Insert the disc into the SuperDrive
4.: Turn off your iMac
5.: Press down on the "Option" key on your keyboard, and keep it held down
6.: With your other hand, press the power button on the back of the iMac for 1-2 seconds
7.: A screen should come up with a picture of a hard drive, and a picture of a DVD
8.: Let go of the "Option" key
9.: Using your mouse, click on the arrow under the picture of a DVD
10.: Follow the on-screen instrustions, which will guide you through the process of re-installing OS X Leopard on your iMac

download Gassan-Mac-9-MR2RC2.sit from dell site (printer site, drivers, mac os) and unpack it with stuffit expander.
it contains drivers for mac os 9 and mac os x.
then just install it and select driver from the list when adding modifying printer

i have a aple imac and i forget the admin password and i cand log me in
can you help me

Hi-

try going to Mac HD then applications then utilities folder, then go to disk utility and repair and verify your mac, then try uninstalling and reisnstalling driver. if that doesnt work, try crating a new account in which you will give an admin rights, then reinstall printer driver to that new account, then logout and return top your regular account and check if its been added.

keep me posted. thanks!