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Imac 10.11 no boot
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<blockquote data-quote="MacInWin" data-source="post: 1939847" data-attributes="member: 396914"><p>Nope. The machine will, in the install process, contact Apple to verify that it can install and that the installation package is valid. At that time Apple will see that it is registered in the original AppleID account and block the installation. At least, that's how it has worked before. As Ian said, the original owner has to use his/her AppleID to delete the machine from his/her account, at which time Apple will see that it's NOT associated with another AppleID and allow the installation.</p><p></p><p>Can you contact the previous owner? If not, you can TRY going to Apple.com and look for "Support" and schedule a support call to see if there is any way to convince Apple that you are te legitimate owner of the Mac now. Typically, they ask for sales receipts, something from the original owner, etc. But maybe, given how old the machine probably is, they can do something easier.</p><p></p><p>But, frankly, the easiest for you is to contact the original owner and get the machine released from that Apple ID account.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MacInWin, post: 1939847, member: 396914"] Nope. The machine will, in the install process, contact Apple to verify that it can install and that the installation package is valid. At that time Apple will see that it is registered in the original AppleID account and block the installation. At least, that's how it has worked before. As Ian said, the original owner has to use his/her AppleID to delete the machine from his/her account, at which time Apple will see that it's NOT associated with another AppleID and allow the installation. Can you contact the previous owner? If not, you can TRY going to Apple.com and look for "Support" and schedule a support call to see if there is any way to convince Apple that you are te legitimate owner of the Mac now. Typically, they ask for sales receipts, something from the original owner, etc. But maybe, given how old the machine probably is, they can do something easier. But, frankly, the easiest for you is to contact the original owner and get the machine released from that Apple ID account. [/QUOTE]
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