Remove OS 9 from my imac?

How can I remove OS 9 from my imac? I have no need for it since I have OS X installed.
Thanks,
Mac Ray

Hi Mac Ray,
Put these folders in the trash:
System Folder (NOT System)
Applications (Mac OS 9) (NOT Applications)
Empty the trash. If the system complains that some files are in use and won't delete them (usually the fonts within the OS 9 System Folder), then open the System Folder and put all of the contents in the trash. Restart the Mac. Then put the empty System Folder in the trash. You should then be able to empty the trash.

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