Hand-me-domn iMac missing apps

Malchior · Malchior #1 (**permalink**)

09-15-2007, 11:13 PM

Hello, I'm fairly new to using Macs, and I need some help.

I was given a hand-me-down iMac running OSX, and on the dock there were three translucent questions marks. When I put the cursor over each one, they said; iChat, Mail, Address Book.

Clicking them would not open the application. I can not find these applications in the Applications folder. I removed the question marks from the Dock.

Where did the apps go? How can I find them, or get them back?

Thank you in advance for your help.

CArmstrong · CArmstrong #2 (**permalink**)

09-15-2007, 11:21 PM

Did the person who gave you the machine give you the OS X installation CDs? I imagine you'll probably need them to attempt any sort of recovery.

ki99 · ki99 #3 (**permalink**)

09-15-2007, 11:28 PM

seconded.
if the apps are gone, they are gone, and that's it.
you would need your install discs, or a tiger (or w/e version of os x you have) disc to get them back. however, you can also find third party apps to do the same things, if you can't get the discs.
the only one i know of off hand is thunderbird which is a freeware mail app made by mozilla.

technologist · technologist #4 (**permalink**)

09-15-2007, 11:51 PM

My guess is that they person who owned it last Trashed those apps, thinking that it would keep you from seeing their mail, addresses, and chat buddies.

Not the best way to go about it, but that's what I think they were thinking.

You'll need a Mac OS install disk, as CArmstrong and ki99 have said.

CArmstrong #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA Posts: 116 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4 15" 1GHz 768MB 60GB	09-15-2007, 11:21 PM Did the person who gave you the machine give you the OS X installation CDs? I imagine you'll probably need them to attempt any sort of recovery. "Excuse me, does this effectively hide my thunder?" - Tobias Fünke, Arrested Development
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Installing OS and Apps for an iMac using an iBook	jarmas	OS X - Operating System	1	07-13-2007 11:22 AM
Apple Pulls Plug on Original iMac	schweb	Apple Rumors and Reports	7	09-13-2006 04:38 PM
Is it worth to switch from iMac G4 to iMac G5??	Mainyehc	Apple Desktops	12	03-13-2006 06:21 PM
iMac G5: Noisy fan!!	Mainyehc	Apple Desktops	31	12-14-2005 10:00 PM
The Return of an Apple Cube... as an iMac? [Updated]	Murlyn	Apple Desktops	10	11-13-2003 10:50 AM

Hand-me-domn iMac missing apps

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

Malchior #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 15, 2007 Posts: 1	09-15-2007, 11:13 PM Hello, I'm fairly new to using Macs, and I need some help. I was given a hand-me-down iMac running OSX, and on the dock there were three translucent questions marks. When I put the cursor over each one, they said; iChat, Mail, Address Book. Clicking them would not open the application. I can not find these applications in the Applications folder. I removed the question marks from the Dock. Where did the apps go? How can I find them, or get them back? Thank you in advance for your help.
	QUOTE Thanks

technologist #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 30, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,744 Mac Specs: 12" Apple PowerBook G4 (1.5GHz)	09-15-2007, 11:51 PM My guess is that they person who owned it last Trashed those apps, thinking that it would keep you from seeing their mail, addresses, and chat buddies. Not the best way to go about it, but that's what I think they were thinking. You'll need a Mac OS install disk, as CArmstrong and ki99 have said.
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)