as far as i know, the only way is to start from a OS X CD, select the HD, then option, then erase and install. That will give a fresh drive . David > >>>> On 27 Dec 2004, at 19:32, M wrote: >>>> Hi Everyone, >>>> I’m not an MAC user, but recently a friend approached me with a >>>> MAC >>>> he inherited from a family member whose got it locked down thru >>>> password. It’s a G4 Mac w/OS X (?). I was not able to do >>>> anything >>>> for him initially so I bought MAC OS X via eBay and attempted to >>>> access it No-Way! >>> >>> >>> [...]