[G4] File system error -36 when installing OS 9.2 on G4

[Sims David]

On Mar 11, 2006, at 7:17 AM, Robert Walker wrote:

> I am trying to set up my G4 to run classic. I can boot from the 9.2  
> CD which indicates that the CD drive is working. I start the  
> Install 9.2 process, I see the Mac Os window, and then i get a File  
> system error - 36 (I/O error).  I have tried  a different CD  drive  
> and it still happens.  I finally installed OS 10.3 so that I can  
> access this site.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Rob Walker
>
> _______________________________________________

Hello,

How was the drive formatted? When you format a drive using the OSX  
utility, there is an option to install OS 9 drivers. If you don't  
check this box, I don't believe you can install OS 9, although I  
don't know if it would produce the error you are reporting. Can you  
reformat the drive in OSX, checking the OS9 driver option, and then  
try installing 9?

David