Installing OSX 10.4(Tiger) over OS 9.2.2 on iMac g3

Hi,
I have an old iMac G3, it had a hdd problem and I then replaced it. Then I tried to install OSX on it using my MacBook Pro's install CDs(or dvd, I don't know) but of course they don't contain the proper drivers. So I installed 9.0 then update through until 9.2.2 and updates to the latest firmware. Then I bought a genuine copy of someone I know. Now to the problem:
When I insert the disc for OSX 10.4 and try to install it hangs at various points during installation, sometimes at 'Preparing Installation', or 'agree' on the licence agreement, or during the selection of the install location. Also, I tried to start the Disk Utility. But, then again, it hangs.
I noticed that(since you can hear it quite well, no it's not broken), you hear the disc spinning and just before it hangs it slows, and stops. like when opening the disk utility or advancing too far into the process.
Please help...
P.s. Sorry for my English, I'm Dutch

Hi KoudeToaster, en een warm welkom op de forums!
What size is the Hard Drive now?
Not much you can do if you can't get to Disk Utility.
Did you make sure the Jumpers were set correc tly on the Drive?
Did you see if it needs a firmware update...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117
Also, much RAM that was good enough for OS9 was broken, (not good enough), for/by OSX, and 10.2 broke more, same with 10.3 & 10.4

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Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
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Additionally,
"Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download The Order Form Here. Media Exchange Program
Orders must be mailed by 12/20/06.
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Just archived and installed Leopard from Tiger 10.4.10 and on all our Macs, but our only PPC system is having serious issues. The system boots up fine, faster than before, however the Finder and desktop freeze when booting into any of the two user accounts. Applications run from the dock, but the Menu Bar isn't loading fully (airport, bluetooth, clock, etc don't load). I have run Activity Monitor from the Dock and systemuiserver and finder both freeze. I have reset the PRAM and NVRAM, and in the one instance I was able to get into the files I deleted the systemuiserver and powermanagement plist's.
Upon many hours of research with Apple and at home, nothing seems to be the solution. If I can't resolve this I may have to install a copy of Tiger (or Leopard) on an external HDD, boot and attempt data recovery from the main HDD (if nothing is locked) as a lot of Quicken 2007 files are needed and perform a clean install. If any one is able to give any help I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Also, the Power Mac G5 is Dual 2.3 late 2005 model (specs: http://support.apple.com/specs/powermac/PowerMac_G5_Late2005.html ), with 1 GB RAM, ViewSonic VGA monitor, NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT with 256MB of GDDR3 SDRAM, Airport + Bluetooth, and wired keyboard and mouse. Thanks again!

k7 wrote:
So, would you recommend to people having this same system (as I do) to wait for installing Leopard or maybe to take some precautions?
I would either:
A) Wait until 10.5.1 has been released (which may address such issues)
B) Take serious precautions. Back everything you need onto a separate HD and perform a clean install (which formats your HD), then move everything copied back into the system to ensure no data is lost and nothing corruptible is carried over into Leopard.
Performing the clean install seemed to take care of any conflicts and issues, but means more time will be spent manually backing up and reloading all personal data.
Hope this helps and good luck.

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