Hi
I made the mistake of erasing the startup disk on my iMac using Target Disk Mode in order to wipe the machine. Now all I see is a flashing folder with a question mark when I boot it. No matter what startup key combinations I try, I can't escape the flashing folder.
My guess is that the recovery partition is gone which explains why Command+R doesn't work. But shouldn't Target Disk Mode or Startup Manager be available?
I've created a High Sierra* installer drive, but the iMac doesn't recognise it when I hold down the option key on boot (to trigger Startup Manager.) It's recognised by my MBP.
I'm in the possession of the original setup DVD, but unfortunately the SuperDrive died a long time ago. I guess I could get an external DVD drive as a last resort?
Any ideas?
It would be much appreciated.
Best regards Christian
*The iMac is too old to support Mojave
I made the mistake of erasing the startup disk on my iMac using Target Disk Mode in order to wipe the machine. Now all I see is a flashing folder with a question mark when I boot it. No matter what startup key combinations I try, I can't escape the flashing folder.
My guess is that the recovery partition is gone which explains why Command+R doesn't work. But shouldn't Target Disk Mode or Startup Manager be available?
I've created a High Sierra* installer drive, but the iMac doesn't recognise it when I hold down the option key on boot (to trigger Startup Manager.) It's recognised by my MBP.
I'm in the possession of the original setup DVD, but unfortunately the SuperDrive died a long time ago. I guess I could get an external DVD drive as a last resort?
Any ideas?
It would be much appreciated.
Best regards Christian
*The iMac is too old to support Mojave
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