Malware on my iMac

2017-08-10 Thread mike . ansberry1955
I recently got a message supposedlly from my ISP saying I had some bad malware and they were quarantining me and would freeze my computer. They gave me a number to call to get the problem fixed. I didn't believe it so I contacted Apple and they gave me a link to Malwarebytes. I ran it on my

Re: early 2009 iMac dead after using patcher tool to install Sierra

2017-08-01 Thread mike . ansberry1955
After further study it appears that I have to be running at least El Capitan, which I think is OS10.11. Now I just need a way to download this. With my internet way out in the country it will take 10 hours. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for

Re: early 2009 iMac dead after using patcher tool to install Sierra

2017-07-31 Thread mike . ansberry1955
> Sorry it took so long to get back to you guys. Life has been busy. > I was able to resurrect my iMac. I found a way to eject the stuck Snow Leopard disc and put in an install disc that I found in the original Apple Care package that came with the computer and boot from it holding down the

early 2009 iMac dead after using patcher tool to install Sierra

2017-07-18 Thread mike . ansberry1955
Hi, Guys! (generic, non gender specific) I have been a member of the UMax group for nearly 10 years but am brand new on this list. I apologize for this, but I very rarely have helpful knowledge. I am a musician and am helpful on lists where I knowledge, but I know little about programing. I