To redo the machine so that all the stuff actually belongs to you and so that you could be sure that everything was in place, you will need to purchase a copy of OS 9.2. This is available from the Apple store or from most of the mail order catalogs. MacMall, CDW, MacZone, etc.
With the install CD inserted, you will be able to install the OS with no problems at all. BTW, if the previous owner means that they downloaded OS 9.1, then you have a pirate copy.
Take a look and see how much memory this thing has. Go to the Apple menu, top left of the screen, and choose Apple System Profiler. You will get a comprehensive report of the stuff on your machine.
Let us know what you have and we can go from there
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Just got this used Mac and it has 9.1 OS on it, the previous owner says he got from the internet. This computer likely has all kinds of info, programs and files that would never use or want . So I was wondering if loading OS9 to get a fresh start would be a good idea. Will I have driver, loading or other problems etc.? I am using a borrowed PC at the moment to communicate this message.
The Mac is a 9600/200 and it has two hardrives, that is about all I know about it. I am having trouble navigating around on the Mac because it is so different and possibly because of some data, files or functions removed by the fellow who gave it to me.
Any and all help would be Really Appreciated. Thanks

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