How do i reset an Imac

[matto97]

I found a IMAC from about 2007 ish in perfect condition and works in a bin out side a school along with some other things but the computer had the Username and Password written on it with like a sticky note but it wont login as it needs to be connected to the education department servers which i cant do and when i start it up i cant get in to the command section thing to even try and reset it.

How would i reset it if i cant log in to it or access the command section of it?

 

If your wondering i just want to reset it and sell it as there worth like $200 give or take.

[jurian123]

Well there is an option, but that is how I do it at work. And can't tell you. cuz confidential agreement. 

[Mo5]

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5028206?tstart=0maybe?

[matto97]

Boot holding Command+Option+R while the iMac is connected to the internet and do a web install, it downloads Mac OS X and installs it. I really like this feature with Macs

Tried the Command_Option+R and it just does nothing and i cant connect it to any internet as i cant get in to the command section or log in

[mrswagbhinav]

You can always melt it for aluminum and make a hipster knife out of iti

[ShadowCaptain]

SNIP

 

Just a word of warning, stealing, even from somebodies trash can still be considered theft, especially if the serial number is registered and traceable, just saying

[Commander_Z]

I found a IMAC from about 2007 ish in perfect condition and works in a bin out side a school along with some other things but the computer had the Username and Password written on it with like a sticky note but it wont login as it needs to be connected to the education department servers which i cant do and when i start it up i cant get in to the command section thing to even try and reset it.

How would i reset it if i cant log in to it or access the command section of it?

 

If your wondering i just want to reset it and sell it as there worth like $200 give or take.

 throw it out the nearest windows

[matto97]

Just a word of warning, stealing, even from somebodies trash can still be considered theft, especially if the serial number is registered and traceable, just saying

Eh it was in there bin also got a old DELL from 2011 and one of those battery pack things... battery isnt to good in it though at 100% charge it will only run a computer off it for about 10mins before it runs out.

[ShadowCaptain]

Eh it was in there bin also got a old DELL from 2011 and one of those battery pack things... battery isnt to good in it though at 100% charge it will only run a computer off it for about 10mins before it runs out.

 

Yeah I know it was in the bin, its still considered stealing (at least in some countries/places) 

 

I am not saying I care or agree, I am just giving you fair warning