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This is Mac OS 7.5 Version 7.5.3. It contains some several fixes from previous System releases and many improvements. It just like a compilation of Mac OS 7.5 Update 1.0, Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0, and Mac OS 7.5.3 Revision 2.

1. Performa restores with Mac OS 7.5.3

Mac OS 7.5 Version 7.5.3

MacOS_7.5.3.zip: Mac OS 7.5 v7.5.3 mountable floppy images

MacOS753CD.zip: Mac OS 7.5 v7.5.3 CD-ROM disc image.

MacOS753CD_FR.zip: Mac OS 7.5 v7.5.3 CD-ROM disc image. (F-7.5.3)

MacOS753_WW.ZIP: Built CD images containing worldwide releases of Mac OS 7.5 v7.5.3. Not available separately, you have to download them all instead

See Also: Mac OS 7.5.3 (German) and Mac OS 7.5.3 (Japanese)

Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0

Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0 is the update package which contains new improvements and features for Mac OS 7.5, 7.5.1 and 7.5.2.

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S*****_7.5_Update_2.0.zip: Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0 CD-ROM disc image.

75Upd20_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0 disk images Not available separately, you have to download them all instead

Mac OS 7.5.3 Revision 2

This is the update for PowerBook 5300, PowerBook Duo 2300, PowerBooks with Connectix RAM Doubler, PowerBook 200 or 500 models with PowerPC upgrade, Power Macintosh 7200, 7500, 7600, 8500 and 9500 systems. It fixes some bugs for the users running these computers above.

MacOS753_r2.ZIP: Mac OS 7.5.3 Revision 2 floppy images

Machine-Specific Install Images

While the original 7.5.3 above did not work in these models such as Workgroup Server 7250/120 and 8550/132, PowerBook 1400, Power Macintosh 4400/200, Power Macintosh 5400/120 & 5400/180, and Power Macintosh 9500/180MP & 9500/200, it contains the special specific software components and features.

Special_Installers_7.5.3.zip: Built CD image containing Mac OS 7.5.3 disk images for WGS 7250/8550, PB 1400, PM 4400/200, PM 5400 series, and PM 9500/180MP.

PMPCI_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5.3 for Power Macintosh 7600/120 and 9500/150 disk images

PM5400_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5.3 for Power Macintosh 5400/120 and 5400/180 disk images

PB1400_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5.3 for PowerBook 1400 disk images

PM4400-200_WW.ZIP: Built CD image containing worldwide Mac OS 7.5.3 for Power Macintosh 4400/200 disk images

No selection of languages, you have to download them all instead

Macintosh PowerBook 1400 Series CD-ROM

See Also: Mac OS 7.5.3 for PowerBook 1400

PB_1400_CD_DK1-7.5.3_toast.sit: PowerBook 1400 series Install/Restore CD (Danish 7.5.3)

PB_1400_CD_D3-7.5.3_toast.sit: PowerBook 1400 series Install/Restore CD (German 7.5.3)

Power Macintosh 5260/100 installation CD

This is the installation CD for Power Macintosh 5260/100. This CD contains the same software as Power Macintosh 5200 and 6200, except the user require to install Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0 to make it work in Power Macintosh 5260/100.

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PM5260-100.ZIP Apple Macintosh CD: Power Macintosh 5260/100 installation disc image.

Power Macintosh 5400 Series installation CD-ROM

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PM5400CD_753.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 5400 series and other programs

Power Macintosh 4400/160 CD-ROM

PM4400-160CD_UK.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 4400/160 and other programs (B-7.5.3)

Power Macintosh 4400 Series installation CD-ROM

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PM4400CD_753.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 4400 series and other programs (B-7.5.3)

Power Macintosh 7200, 7500, 7600, 8500, and 9500 series installation CD-ROM

See Also: Mac OS 7.5.3 for Power Mac 72/75/76/85/9500 series

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PM7600CD_FR.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 7200, 7500, 7600, 8500, and 9500 series v2.0 and other programs. (F-7.5.3)

PM7600CD_V3.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Power Macintosh 7200, 7500, 7600, 8500, and 9500 series v3.0 and other programs.

Mac Os X Iso

Workgroup Server 7250 and 8550 series installation CD-ROM

WGS7250CD_753.ZIP: CD image containing system software for Workgroup Server 7250 and 8550 series and other programs.

Performa restores with Mac OS 7.5.3

Guide to restoring Performa Software:http://macintoshgarden.org/how-restore-the-performa-software

Performa 5260/120 Restore

This is the restore CD of Mac OS 7.5.3 for Performa 5260/120, a speed-bumped version of original 5200. May work for other 5260 models. This is the English-Canadian version. Bundled software include Claris Emailer Lite 1.0v3, Claris Organizer 1.0CDv3, ClarisWorks 4.0CDv4, Mavis Beacon 2.0, Quicken SE 96, SimCity 2000 1.2 and more.

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PERF5260-120.ZIP: Performa Restore CD image for Performa 5260/120

Performa 5260 series & 5260/120 Restore

For other models of Performa 5260, here is the CD image 'Macintosh Performa 5260 and 5260/120 series, SSW version 7.5.3, CD version 1.1, X691-1459-A'. It doesn't have the Apple Internet Connection Kit. Bundled software include ClarisWorks Office 4.0CAv4, Glider Pro 1.1.2, Lemmings 1.5.2, SimCity 2000 1.2, Spaceway 2000 1.1.3, and more.

PERF5260CD_753.ZIP: Performa Restore CD image for Performa 5260 series & 5260/120

Performa 5400 & 6400 series Restore

See also: Mac OS 7.5.3 (Performa 5400/6400) for the similar restore CD image

This is the restore CD of Mac OS 7.5.3 for Performa 5400 series & 6400 series. It was the improved version than 5260 & 6360. This is the British English version, with some grammatical changes than US English. Bundled software include ClarisWorks 4.0Bv4 and more.

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PERF5400_753.ZIP: Performa Restore CD image for Performa 5400/6400 series (B-7.5.3)

Performa 6320CD Restore (Spanish)

This is the restore CD of Performa 6320CD by MadMac, but it's Spanish. Bunlded Software include ClarisWorks 4.0Ev1, Mangia Special Edition 1.2.8, Power Pete, Virex 5.5.3P2, and more.

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PERF6320CD_ES.ZIP: Performa Restore CD image for Performa 6320CD (E-7.5.3)

Performa 6360 and 6400 Series Restore

This is the restore CD that came from the Performa 6360 and 6400 computers. The contents are very similar to Performa 5260/120 one, just some few changes. Bundled software include Apple Internet Connection Kit 1.1.5, ClarisWorks 4.0v4, Now DateBook Pro 4.2, Now TouchBase Pro 4.2.2, Quicken SE 96, and more.

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PERF6400CD_753.ZIP: Performa Restore CD image for Performa 6360/6400 series (CD image bit modified)

The Small Business Macintosh: Power Macintosh 4400 Series Restore

See Also: Mac OS 7.5.3 (Power Macintosh 4400 Series) to download the Restore CD & Guided Tour CD

QuickDraw 3D only works for PPC. Apple Telecom is only for PowerBook, Power Macintosh, Quadra AV, or Performa, and not compatible for SheepShaver.
For 5260 series restore, The System file has been intended to run on the Performa 5260 only. It was not compatible in other models or all emulators. If so, you must update them by using Mac OS 7.5 Update 2.0 or Mac OS 7.5.5 Update. For Basilisk II and vMac users, please update them to Mac OS 7.5.5.

So, you’ve decided to download an older version of Mac OS X. There are many reasons that could point you to this radical decision. To begin with, some of your apps may not be working properly (or simply crash) on newer operating systems. Also, you may have noticed your Mac’s performance went down right after the last update. Finally, if you want to run a parallel copy of Mac OS X on a virtual machine, you too will need a working installation file of an older Mac OS X. Further down we’ll explain where to get one and what problems you may face down the road.

A list of all Mac OS X versions

We’ll be repeatedly referring to these Apple OS versions below, so it’s good to know the basic macOS timeline.

STEP 1. Prepare your Mac for installation

Given your Mac isn’t new and is filled with data, you will probably need enough free space on your Mac. This includes not just space for the OS itself but also space for other applications and your user data. One more argument is that the free space on your disk translates into virtual memory so your apps have “fuel” to operate on. The chart below tells you how much free space is needed.

Note, that it is recommended that you install OS on a clean drive. Next, you will need enough disk space available, for example, to create Recovery Partition. Here are some ideas to free up space on your drive:

• Uninstall large unused apps
• Empty Trash Bin and Downloads
• Locate the biggest files on your computer:

Go to Finder > All My Files > Arrange by size
Then you can move your space hoggers onto an external drive or a cloud storage.
If you aren’t comfortable with cleaning the Mac manually, there are some nice automatic “room cleaners”. Our favorite is CleanMyMac as it’s most simple to use of all. It deletes system junk, old broken apps, and the rest of hidden junk on your drive.

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.4 - 10.8 (free version)

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.9 (free version)

Download CleanMyMac for OS 10.10 - 10.14 (free version)

STEP 2. Get a copy of Mac OS X download

Normally, it is assumed that updating OS is a one-way road. That’s why going back to a past Apple OS version is problematic. The main challenge is to download the OS installation file itself, because your Mac may already be running a newer version. If you succeed in downloading the OS installation, your next step is to create a bootable USB or DVD and then reinstall the OS on your computer.

How to download older Mac OS X versions via the App Store

If you once had purchased an old version of Mac OS X from the App Store, open it and go to the Purchased tab. There you’ll find all the installers you can download. However, it doesn’t always work that way. The purchased section lists only those operating systems that you had downloaded in the past. But here is the path to check it:

1. Click the App Store icon.
2. Click Purchases in the top menu.
3. Scroll down to find the preferred OS X version.
4. Click Download.

This method allows you to download Mavericks and Yosemite by logging with your Apple ID — only if you previously downloaded them from the Mac App Store.

Without App Store: Download Mac OS version as Apple Developer

If you are signed with an Apple Developer account, you can get access to products that are no longer listed on the App Store. If you desperately need a lower OS X version build, consider creating a new Developer account among other options. The membership cost is $99/year and provides a bunch of perks unavailable to ordinary users.

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Nevertheless, keep in mind that if you visit developer.apple.com/downloads, you can only find 10.3-10.6 OS X operating systems there. Newer versions are not available because starting Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.7, the App Store has become the only source of updating Apple OS versions.

Purchase an older version of Mac operating system

Mac Os Disk Image Download

You can purchase a boxed or email version of past Mac OS X directly from Apple. Both will cost you around $20. For the reason of being rather antiquated, Snow Leopard and earlier Apple versions can only be installed from DVD.

Buy a boxed edition of Snow Leopard 10.6
Get an email copy of Lion 10.7
Get an email copy of Mountain Lion 10.8

The email edition comes with a special download code you can use for the Mac App Store. Note, that to install the Lion or Mountain Lion, your Mac needs to be running Snow Leopard so you can install the newer OS on top of it.

How to get macOS El Capitan download

If you are wondering if you can run El Capitan on an older Mac, rejoice as it’s possible too. But before your Mac can run El Capitan it has to be updated to OS X 10.6.8. So, here are main steps you should take:

1. Install Snow Leopard from install DVD.
2. Update to 10.6.8 using Software Update.
3. Download El Capitan here.

“I can’t download an old version of Mac OS X”

If you have a newer Mac, there is no physical option to install Mac OS versions older than your current Mac model. For instance, if your MacBook was released in 2014, don’t expect it to run any OS released prior of that time, because older Apple OS versions simply do not include hardware drivers for your Mac.

Download Mac Os Iso Image

But as it often happens, workarounds are possible. There is still a chance to download the installation file if you have an access to a Mac (or virtual machine) running that operating system. For example, to get an installer for Lion, you may ask a friend who has Lion-operated Mac or, once again, set up a virtual machine running Lion. Then you will need to prepare an external drive to download the installation file using OS X Utilities.

After you’ve completed the download, the installer should launch automatically, but you can click Cancel and copy the file you need. Below is the detailed instruction how to do it.

STEP 3. Install older OS X onto an external drive

The following method allows you to download Mac OS X Lion, Mountain Lion, and Mavericks.

1. Start your Mac holding down Command + R.
2. Prepare a clean external drive (at least 10 GB of storage).
3. Within OS X Utilities, choose Reinstall OS X.
4. Select external drive as a source.
5. Enter your Apple ID.

Now the OS should start downloading automatically onto the external drive. After the download is complete, your Mac will prompt you to do a restart, but at this point, you should completely shut it down. Now that the installation file is “captured” onto your external drive, you can reinstall the OS, this time running the file on your Mac.

1. Boot your Mac from your standard drive.
2. Connect the external drive.
3. Go to external drive > OS X Install Data.

Locate InstallESD.dmg disk image file — this is the file you need to reinstall Lion OS X. The same steps are valid for Mountain Lion and Mavericks.

How to downgrade a Mac running later macOS versions

Mac Os 7.5.3 Disk Image Download Windows 10

If your Mac runs macOS Sierra 10.12 or macOS High Sierra 10.13, it is possible to revert it to the previous system if you are not satisfied with the experience. You can do it either with Time Machine or by creating a bootable USB or external drive.
Instruction to downgrade from macOS Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS High Sierra

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Mojave

Mac Os 7.5.3 Disk Image Download Windows 7

Instruction to downgrade from macOS Catalina

Install Mac Os From Usb

Before you do it, the best advice is to back your Mac up so your most important files stay intact. In addition to that, it makes sense to clean up your Mac from old system junk files and application leftovers. The easiest way to do it is to run CleanMyMac X on your machine (download it for free here).

Visit your local Apple Store to download older OS X version

If none of the options to get older OS X worked, pay a visit to nearest local Apple Store. They should have image installations going back to OS Leopard and earlier. You can also ask their assistance to create a bootable USB drive with the installation file. So here you are. We hope this article has helped you to download an old version of Mac OS X. Below are a few more links you may find interesting.

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