Yeah, just hold down the shift key (extensions off) when you start up the
Duo and it should bypass the security feature. Then delete the security
extension/CDEV, zap the P-Ram and you should be fine. I'm assuming this is
the Apple security feature (dialog box comes up with a belted powerbook
image)? However, starting up the Duo by holding down the "C" key should
cause it to startup from the external CD-ROM and the 7.5 install disk,
regardless of the software installed. This should also bypass any
security. From there you can wipe the disk and do a clean install.
Wally Eyman wrote:
> I just bought literally hundreds of Duos (I think it was the whole
> motorola Apple fleet - PB's/desktops,etc.). Now that I'm doing my
> inventory I'm finding that most units have security and won't open. I
> don't want the info just to be able to wipe the drive install 7.5 and
> sell 'em. Fresh system install on CD will not do it. Norton off an
> external drive won't do it. Anybody got an idea?
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