OS 9 on OS 7 computer?

rift0065 · rift0065 #1 (**permalink**)

01-09-2007, 06:40 PM

I have an old Mac Performa probably from 95 or 96. I want to try to install OS 9 on it since I have an old copy of that laying around. How would I even go about doing this? I don't think the CD drive on the Performa works.. so I guess I am probably screwed, but maybe there is another way? Thanks!

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #2 (**permalink**)

01-09-2007, 08:00 PM

You'll have to find a working CD drive for it but here a few links that might give you some info:

Mac OS 8 and 9 compatibility with Macintosh computers

Macintosh: Support for Older Model Computers

Mac OS 9: Before You Install Read Me

Mac OS 9: About the Mac OS 9 Utilities Read Me

Mac OS 9: Available Updates

Also, make sure the Mac OS 9 install disks that you have are full install disks, i.e. not from another Mac model otherwise they won't work.

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rift0065 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 22, 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 84 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 2.16 Ghz C2D, 2 Gigs RAM and Macbook 2 Ghz CD 1 Gig RAM	01-09-2007, 06:40 PM I have an old Mac Performa probably from 95 or 96. I want to try to install OS 9 on it since I have an old copy of that laying around. How would I even go about doing this? I don't think the CD drive on the Performa works.. so I guess I am probably screwed, but maybe there is another way? Thanks!
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MacHeadCase #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	01-09-2007, 08:00 PM You'll have to find a working CD drive for it but here a few links that might give you some info: Mac OS 8 and 9 compatibility with Macintosh computers Macintosh: Support for Older Model Computers Mac OS 9: Before You Install Read Me Mac OS 9: About the Mac OS 9 Utilities Read Me Mac OS 9: Available Updates Also, make sure the Mac OS 9 install disks that you have are full install disks, i.e. not from another Mac model otherwise they won't work.
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