Using OS 9.2.2 on Emac 1.25ghz

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Using OS 9.2.2 on Emac 1.25ghz

Help - I am trying to install 9.2.2 on my Emac running 10.4.11 (installed from retail 10.4.6 and upgraded) I do not have the original discs.
I have an old Imac G3 running 9.2.2.
I have copied the 9.2.2 system folder from the imac and placed on the folder on the Emacs hard drive. Cannot see the classic icon on the Emacs preferences pane (it may not have been installed) All I have is a Classic pref pane in the library (clicking on it has not affect)

Is it possible the get 9.2 running on my emac and if so how

thanks in advance

Emac 1.25ghz combo firewire 400, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on May 11, 2008 4:14 AM

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Answer 1

May 11, 2008 4:29 AM in response to jonnyfriendly

Hi and welcome to the forums, however! If you go back to the Main Category,
and click on Mac OS9, you'll get great info. on your topic.

Good luck.

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Answer 2

BDAqua

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May 11, 2008 7:19 AM in response to jonnyfriendly

Is it possible the get 9.2 running on my emac and if so how...

Yes, as far as "Classic" that should've worked, but we need to find that classic Pref Pane... or have you tried opening an OS9 APP yet maybe?

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Answer 3

a brody

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May 11, 2008 7:28 AM in response to jonnyfriendly

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
The only way to get Mac OS 9 on an eMac 1.25 Ghz is the original disks that came with the eMac.
Call AppleCare to obtain them if you can't find the original purchaser of the machine to ask them to give them to you. You should never buy a Mac without all the original discs.
Here's how to contact AppleCare:

http://www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html

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Answer 4

May 11, 2008 9:16 AM in response to a brody

have tried opening simple text with no luck
if i need the original disks from applecare - will this cost ?

thanks

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Answer 5

a brody

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May 11, 2008 2:25 PM in response to jonnyfriendly

Use TextEdit to open SimpleText documents.

Call AppleCare to ask the cost. None of us here work for Apple.

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