These are "classic" versions of the software, primarily designed for older operating systems like Windows 98/XP or Mac OS 9. They used hardware dongles (ADB or USB) for copy protection, making them very difficult to run on modern hardware without specific legacy setups.

: Launched in 2002, this version added web design tools and was the first significant update after a long gap in development.

can natively open documents from version 7 onwards. To open 3.x–6.x files, you must use the QuarkXPress Document Converter , which is available for Official Downloads

If you own an older Passport edition (say, QuarkXPress 8 Passport), you can download installers from Quark’s official support portal. Log in with your registered email to access your product’s installer.