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Q: Where can I purchase install disks for G4

I have purchased a second hand G4 and do not have the correct install disks that include Classic 9.x as I need Classic to run the software I have. Where might I find/purchase replacement install disk(s)?

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4)

Posted on Apr 1, 2013 12:06 AM

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Q: Where can I purchase install disks for G4

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  • by Kenichi Watanabe,

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Apr 1, 2013 1:02 AM in response to Capodastra
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    Apr 1, 2013 1:02 AM in response to Capodastra

    I doubt you can get replacements from Apple at this point.  You don't necessarily need the installation discs that came with the Mac, IF the "G4" (which model?) is able to boot Mac OS 9 directly.  You just need a used copy of a retail Mac OS 9 installation disc, which you can probably find on eBay and elsewhere online.

     

    There is one key consideration.  The specific version of Mac OS 9 on the disc.

     

    Find your G4 Mac at EveryMac.com

     

    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/index-apple-specs-applespec.html

     

    On the profile page for that particular model, find the entry for Pre-Installed MacOS.  The version you get needs to be that version, or LATER.  If it's Mac OS 8.x, any RETAIL Mac OS 9 installation disc would work.

     

    If you subscribe to a Mac OS 9 "user forum" that is external to Apple, such as

     

    http://lowendmac.com/lists/macos9.html

     

    you may get additional information by asking the same question.

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Apr 2, 2013 11:19 AM in response to Capodastra
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    Apr 2, 2013 11:19 AM in response to Capodastra

    To give exacting advice, we are going to need the exact model of g4.

     

    Query by serial number

    Apple's warrenty database will identify the type of Mac you have.  Your serial number is securely sent, but you get only the name of your machine.

    https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

     

    This site provides more information, but lacks security.

    "A serial number is a unique, identifying number or group of numbers and letters assigned to an individual piece of hardware or software. It's used for various things depending on the product / brand but what is your Mac's serial number for and more importantly... what is it hiding and what can it do for you ?"

    http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php

     

    or

    This site provides more information, but lacks security too.

    "A serial number is a unique, identifying number or group of numbers and letters assigned to an individual piece of hardware or software. It's used for various things depending on the product / brand but what is your Mac's serial number for and more importantly... what is it hiding and what can it do for you ?"

    http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php

    http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html

       ( hint by K Shaffer  )