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Insert the DVD and then shut you Mac down. Push the power button while holding down the C key. If for some reason it does not boot from the DVD then hold down the Option key while starting the computer. That will bring up the Startup Manager where you can choose to boot from the DVD.
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Where is the apple key on an iMac?
There is no apple key on a newer iMac.
How do you install Win 7 with only a product key?
If the PC does not have a boot-able operating system you can not. You will have to get hold of a Windows 7 boot-able DVD or USB pen containing the same edition as your key and boot install it.
How to boot in mac os on iMac while installing windows 7 on the iMac because My product number for Windows 7 is invalid but i don't know how to return to mac os?
Holding down the Option key (alt) while the Mac is starting up will offer you the choice of how you want to boot the Mac. Selecting Mac OS X will make that the default boot.
Where is the apple menu on the iMac?
The 'apple key' is now the command key (cmd). There is one command key on either side of the space bar.
When you plug your DVD drive in your computer wont boot from the hard drive Any Ideas?
Your Bios has an option to boot from your DVD Drive or external drive. If the internal or external drive has no boot sector or disc with a boot sector the system will not boot. You will need to go into your bios at boot time most often by tapping your delete key or whatever option your motherboard bios requires and change the option back to boot from your hard drive.
How do you factory reset an iMac?
If you are referring to restarting an iMac, you can choose one of the following options;Click on the Apple menu, and select the Restart optionTo force a restart, in the even that your iMac freezes, you can hold down Control+Both Command Keys, while holding down this combination press the power button, this will force a restart.If you are referring to restoring an iMac, you should do the below;You will need your Mac OS X install disk,Insert your install CD/DVD into the drive and restart your computer,While it is booting, hold down the 'D' key for it to run from the disc,Follow the on-screen prompts to do what you wish to do.
How do i use the 2 key on iMac?
About 1.75"
What is the insert key for regular apple iMac keyboard?
Press the enter key.
How do you install window vista through window vista DVD?
You can buy a windows DVD from a computer store and boot from the DVD to install windows. Insert the disc into the computer, switch it off, then switch it back on either holding F10 or F12 (or the key that will open the boot menu) then choose the DVD using the arrow keys and press enter. Give it a few minutes to process and then follow the on screen instructions.
Control key is a command key?
The command key on Mac is equivalent to the control key on windows. However, there are some programs that use the control and not the command key.
How do you start your computer after you format it?
If you formatted the drive that contained the main operating system you will need to boot off of a CD, DVD, floppy or USB drive that contains an operating system such as a system restore disk that came with the computer, a commercial operating system disk such as Windows XP or a free Linux 'Live CD' such as Ubuntu or openSUSE. If your computer is not recognizing the CD/DVD drive as a boot device you will need to add the CD/DVD drive as a boot device in your computer's BIOS. When you computer first turns on your will need to hit a specific key on your keyboard (a lot of times the 'delete' key) to enter 'setup' (aka the BIOS). Refer to the instructions for your particular BIOS to add the CD/DVD drive as a boot device (more info here http://www.hiren.info/pages/bios-boot-cdrom)
Does windows still boot if the key board is not connected?
Yes. you don't need a key board to boot the computer.
