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| Enabler for Macintosh LC III? |
Posted by: bigmessowires on 2017-07-06 17:01:17
I'm trying to boot a Mac LC III with a generic install of System 7.1, and getting an error message at boot-up time complaining that 7.1 won't work and I need a newer System. But as far as I know, System 7.1 should work on the LC III, and is the OS it shipped with originally. Do I need a special LC III enabler or some other magic, maybe?
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Posted by: MJ313 on 2017-07-06 17:15:35
I think you need System Enabler 003. I've gotten them from this site in the past:
http://www.savagetaylor.com/2015/11/23/macintosh-system-enablers-for-os-7-1-to-7-5-5-current-versions-and-change-history/
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Posted by: sstaylor on 2017-07-07 13:27:54
That's a very nice resource for system software versions and enablers. I just wish it would print up better; I'm saving it as a pdf for future reference.
Thanks!
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Posted by: bigmessowires on 2017-07-08 18:22:25
That worked, thank you! This is the first time I've successfully booted with this logic board. A note for people who are as clueless as me: the enabler file needs to go into the System folder, not the Extensions folder.
One oddity: in "About this Macintosh", it simply says "Macintosh" without identifying the model. There's also a blank space where I believe an icon is supposed to appear.
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Posted by: MJ313 on 2017-07-10 12:03:22
One oddity: in "About this Macintosh", it simply says "Macintosh" without identifying the model. There's also a blank space where I believe an icon is supposed to appear. I think rebuilding the desktop may resolve that issue, as I've seen it mentioned before as a solution, but never tried it myself. It's easy enough to do to see if it works. Restart while holding down the OPTION + COMMAND keys.
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