G5 with no Classic folder?

I bought a used 1.6 G5 about 6 months ago and have moved 2000 miles. Just last week I found a need to run Classic and found there is none installed. I don't have access to original install disc but I do have tiger. How can I install Classic system 9?

Hi, rhaham -
Welcome to Apple's Discussions.
The only source for a full-install of Classic for your G5 is from the original disks that shipped with it. The retail versions of OSX, 10.2 and later, do not include the ability to install Classic.
It is common practice that the original disks go with a machine when it is sold as used; you might contact the seller and see if you can get them. Otherwise, you may be able to get replacements from Apple's Customer Support, by phone -
http://www.apple.com/contact/phone_contacts.html
If you do not need a complete install of Classic, you can copy the System Folder from a retail OS 9 Install CD, v. 9.1 or later; v. 9.2.1 would be best. Note, though - the System Folder on an OS 9 Install CD has a very limited assortment of control panels and extensions; some services will not be available when using that.
You can also copy an OS 9.1 or later System Folder from another Mac; such would have a more complete assortment of control panels and extensions. However, if such a System Folder is not fully healthy at the source, it will not be healthy when copied.
Your best choice is to acquire the original disks that came with it, or a replacement set.
These articles may help re using original disks to install Classic on a G5 -
Article #106294 - Mac OS X: How to reinstall Mac OS 9
Article #107383 - Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3: How to perform Mac OS 9 clean installation with Restore CDs
Article #42929 - Using Restore Discs with Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Good luck -

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Classic Preferences, the system looks for eligible
System Folders and lists the ones it has found. On my
Tibook, there is normally only one, and that one is
selected by default. In order to deselect it, I would
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