iMac G3 Password/OS

[dacsus65]

I'm the prodigal son, having started with an Apple IIe then getting trapped at work and home with PCs. I just picked up three iMac G3s (two 333MHz, one 350 MHz) for the kids. I was given software for all, including eMAC OSX ... is this the right program for these computers?

Also, the computers did not have the Administrators passwords removed so I am locked out of adding/deleting programs. Any suggestions or am I stuck?

 

[MacHeadCase]

Welcome to Mac-Forums, dacsus65.

The eMac disk is of no use to you as it is a model-specific install disk.

And this Apple Knowledge Base article is what you need to read, Mac OS X: Changing or resetting an account password.

 

[dacsus65]

Thanks for that. I'll let you know how I get on.

 

[MacHeadCase]

Great! Good luck! Just make sure you use the right restore disks on those iMacs, especially if they are not the same model. Unless you also bought from the seller a retail, full install Mac OS X disks.