Mac OS 9: Available Updates

  • Last Modified: June 02, 2008
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Summary

This document describes the updates available for Mac OS 9, and the order in which they must be installed.

Products Affected

Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.0

Tip: Mac OS 9 was a great operating system years ago, but there's so much you can do in Mac OS X that you can't do in Mac OS 9. Check out the Mac OS X Overview website for more information about all the cool features you'll find in Mac OS X. Every new Mac comes with Mac OS X—or you can purchase it at the online Apple Store or your local retail Apple Store. Mac OS X upgrade instructions and system requirements can be found here. (Note: Not every Mac can start up in Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. For more information, see " Some Computers Only Start Up in Mac OS X.")

Update name
Mac OS version required
Download link
Mac OS 9.2.2
  • Mac OS 9.2.1
Download
Mac OS 9.2.1
  • Mac OS 9.1 or 9.2
Download
Mac OS 9.1
  • Mac OS 9.0 through 9.0.4
Download
Mac OS 9.0.4
  • Mac OS 9.0 through 9.0.3
Download

Upgrade Order

You must install all prerequisite software before installing any update. To update Mac OS 9.0 to Mac OS 9.2.2, install updates in this order:

  1. Mac OS 9.1 Update
  2. Mac OS 9.2.1 Update
  3. Mac OS 9.2.2 Update

Important: You cannot upgrade any version of System 7 or Mac OS 8 to Mac OS 9 through a downloadable software update--purchase a later version in order to upgrade.

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