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How can I delete the System 9 folder under OS X?
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Senior User
Join Date: Dec 2000
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I do not want System 9 on my Powerbook.
I have installed Panther and cannot figure out how to delete System 9 folder.
It says I cannot delete it because it is required by the system.
How can I get rid of it.
Thanks
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Mac Elite
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Log into root account, delete folder by moving to trash.
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Senior User
Join Date: Dec 2000
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I am the only user on my powerbook.
How do I log in as root?
Thanks again.
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Mac Elite
Join Date: May 2001
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You never need to log in as root in OS X.
"Get Info" on the Systemfolder and make yourself the owner of it. If you still can't delete it, move the Finder out first.
(and make sure Classic is not running  )
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Tupelo, MS
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Originally posted by Moonray:
You never need to log in as root in OS X.
"Get Info" on the Systemfolder and make yourself the owner of it. If you still can't delete it, move the Finder out first.
(and make sure Classic is not running )
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This doesn't work. I'd like to delete my classic also and I don't want to screw around with root.
The message says that it is required by MacOS X, it says nothing about not having permission.
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Join Date: May 2001
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Originally posted by ryarber:
This doesn't work. I'd like to delete my classic also and I don't want to screw around with root.
The message says that it is required by MacOS X, it says nothing about not having permission.
If you're the owner of the Classic Systemfolder then why don't you try to move it's contents one by one to the trash?
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Dedicated MacNNer
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Originally posted by ryarber:
This doesn't work. I'd like to delete my classic also and I don't want to screw around with root.
The message says that it is required by MacOS X, it says nothing about not having permission.
Hmmm... I just went to Computer/Scratch(where I used to have my 9 apps)/System Folder and Control clicked/Trash. Voila....no more 9 at all. Wheeee.
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W....liar or idiot? Pick two.
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Join Date: Jun 2000
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Originally posted by stoneage:
Hmmm... I just went to Computer/Scratch(where I used to have my 9 apps)/System Folder and Control clicked/Trash. Voila....no more 9 at all. Wheeee.
It may seem fun now, but wait till you need to boot into OS 9 for any number of reasons. If OS X gets borked, at least you can boot into 9 and have your computer again while you fix the problem in X. But nobody listens anyways. Nevermind. I still like OS 9 and think it's a great backup to have that only takes a minimal amount of disk space for the safety net it can be. 
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