MAC OS 9.1 wont install on my imac

i have an imac (summer 2000) edition; mac os 9.0.4 and i am tring to update it but the last step before it can install it says,"MAC OS 9.1 must be installed from the CD when the Language Kit files are already installed."

Here is, maybe, the solution. I did it and it works. But, I have original Jaguar disk. So, you have to go to the page and to download standalone version of Recovery CD. Install it. After successful instalation, insert disk with Jaguar and follow instructions. You will get Classic Support on Mac 10.4.9! It does work like a dream!
Read first this article and try it!
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106294
DEJMAC

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That's what we needed.
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Mi name is Jose Blanco.
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