You used to be able to play Old School RuneScape in web browsers on PC or Mac, but you can’t now. You can, however, download the game client for either PC or Mac. To use the game client, you will need to download Java. This wikiHow will teach you how to get Old School RuneScape on PC or Mac.

Steps

  1. 1
    Go to https://www.runescape.com/oldschool/download in a web browser. Though Old School RuneScape is no longer available to play in a web browser, you can download the app to your Windows or macOS computer.
  2. 2
    Click the Mac or Windows client download. Your file browser will open and you can change the location and name of the file or folder.
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  3. 3
    Click Ok to save the file to your computer. When the file is finished downloading, it should automatically open.
    • If you're using Windows and the file doesn't open automatically, open your Downloads folder and double-click OldSchool.msi.
    • For Mac users, you’ll see a .dmg folder. Open the folder to see the files inside. Drag the application file from the .dmg folder you’re currently in to the Applications folder. This will start the installation process.
  4. 4
    Check the box next to “I accept the terms in the License Agreement." Make sure you read any and all agreements before continuing.
  5. 5
    Click Install. You will see a progress bar as the installation progresses and finishes.
  6. 6
    Click Finish to close the installer.
  7. 7
    Open Old School RuneScape. You’ll find this on your Start menu or in your Applications folder.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene Antonelli is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Darlene has experience teaching college courses, writing technology-related articles, and working hands-on in the technology field. She earned an MA in Writing from Rowan University in 2012 and wrote her thesis on online communities and the personalities curated in such communities. This article has been viewed 26,145 times.
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Article SummaryX

1. Go to https://www.runescape.com/oldschool/download.
2. Click the Mac or Windows download.
3. Open the .msi file or drag the application file to the Applications folder.
4. Continue through the installer wizard.
5. Open Old School RuneScape.

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