RE: Can't install OS 9 from Software Restore discs

I noticed this post:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=260277
I was having the same issue, but managed to figure it out. That post has been archived, so thought I would note my method in a new post.
OK, so you've installed OS X 10.4 Tiger on a PowerPC Mac (e.g. G4), but don't have Classic on there.
First, install Cocoatech's Path Finder (version 4.8.5 for Tiger):
http://get.cocoatech.com/PathFinder485.dmg
In Path Finder, go to the View menu, and ensure that "Show Invisible Files" and "Show Package Contents" are both selected.
Insert the Software Restore CD 1. In Path Finder, navigate to the Restore CD. Within ".images" you will find OS9General.dmg. Double click it to open the DMG.
Navigate to this opened DMG, "General OS 9 Content" within Path Finder. Select everything with command-A, copy with command-C, navigate to the root directory of your hard drive in Path Finder, then hit command-V to paste. I already had "Desktop DB" and "Desktop DF", so I didn't overwrite those.
After that's done, eject the DMG, the CD, and close Path Finder.
Go to System Preferences. You'll notice there's no Classic panel. Open the "Startup Disk" panel. Mac OS 9.2.2 should now be an option. Select it, and click Restart.
Wait for OS 9 to load up in all its glory. When that's done, go to the Startup Disk control panel, select Mac OS X 10.4, and click to restart.
Now back in OS X land, go into System Preferences. There should now be a "Classic" panel.

What model Mac do you have?
Do you want to be able to boot OS 9.2.2 or just run in classic mode?
Are the OS 9 drivers installed on the hard drive?
 Cheers, Tom

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