Power Mac G4 + PC

[TesoMayn]

Is it possible to use a Windows USB keyboard and mouse on a Power Mac G4, without any third party programs, as my OS crashed and I need to reinstall, but I no longer have the mouse and keyboard for a Mac.

 

[Heaplink]

It should be possible of my knowledge.

 

[TesoMayn]

I thought so, but when I plug them in, they don't do anything.

I know it's possible on a iMac because I've done that before.

 

[Heaplink]

Can you send me the USB specs? Click on the Apple, go to About this Mac... and choose More Info... and choose USB from the list.

 

[TesoMayn]

It doesn't load that, as the OS needs to be reinstalled.

 

[Heaplink]

It should be possible to use any keyboard though. I'm sorry that I can't help you with this issue, since I don't know any additional way.

 

[TesoMayn]

If not, I will wait until I go to my dads and grab my extra mac stuff.

I just wanted it setup so I can do some coding on it.

 

[RyanMK]

Unfortunately, Windows hardware is notorious for not working on Mac based computers. I have both a logitech keyboard and a standard headset, and they both refuse to work on my iMac.