I've been looking online this afternoon to buy a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium OEM for my iMac. Is this not going to be available in the same way as it's been available for previous iterations of Windows? I'd really like to save the money, as I'd only ever want to install it on my iMac rather than ever transferring the license.
View 13 RepliesIn order to install Windows 7 via bootcamp, do you have to use the full version of windows or can you use the upgrade disc to install? I figured I should ask before buying another license as I have an upgrade version of Windows 7 Pro that I don't use. I do own previous versions of Windows (all of them....just like I do Mac OS).
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have a Macbook Unibody 2.4 and an iMac Aluminum 2.8 C2E. I just wanted to play around with Windows 7, not cause any serious issues, and just, you know, try it out; not do any serious testing. For my purposes, do you think Im better off downloaded the 64-bit of 32-bit version? And which computer will handle windows 7 better?
View 12 Replies View RelatedOk, Here is the scoop. I am trying to get Wifi to work on my macbook while on XP. When I put in the disk and it says "The package requires a newer version of Windows Installer. Would you like to update?" I say yes and it says "The requires resoruce update is missing." and if I click no it says "The operation is aborted." or something.
View 10 Replies View RelatedI am using a MBP 17" (2010 model). The trackpad functions very well under Mac OS/X.However, under Windows Vista 64-bit, it does not behave as if it were under Mac OS. For example, even I did not click on the trackpad, it did it by itself. Is it a driver problem or setting problem? I know that under bootcamp, we can change the trackpad settings. If it is the latter case, could anybody please let me know the configurations/settings that allow the trackpad to behave exactly the same it does under Mac OS/X?
View 12 Replies View RelatedI have spent many hours now trying to get on the internet from Parallels. I read several threads on this forum, searched Google, and poked around my computer as described below, but to no avail.I am using a MacBook with an Intel processor and OS 10.5.8. I am running Windows XP version 2002 via Parallels 5.A list of things I have tried:1. Open Internet Explorer, receive message saying "web page is not available offline; to view click Connect," click Connect, see popup labeled "Dial-up Connection" which is of no use whatever.
View 14 Replies View RelatedI'm talking about on the most recent $1999 macbook pro.
View 22 Replies View Relatedwas wanting to start gaming and was just wondering what you guys would recommend.
View 11 Replies View RelatedI think on install windows xp on my mac pro? what version its better?windos xp pro, x64 edition pro... bla bla bla bla fuccck microshit with the a lot editions! I dont know! whats better?
View 18 Replies View RelatedThis isn't about help with the install process, WGA or how to fix anything. It's an opinion thread. Computer involved is a Mac Pro quad 2.66 (2009) with the GT120 (which I'll upgrade to the 4870 in due course) and 6GB RAM. I have a professional disdain for Windows but want to install it, and would like affirmation that I'm picking the right one. This is partly for work use when I'm testing Windows apps we've produced (20%) and gaming via dual boot (80%). I'll mostly be running OSX though.
View 2 Replies View RelatedAfter about an hour of trying to fix my Vista 32bit installation (it wouldn't boot up), I decided to forget about it, and delete the Bootcamp partition. So now I'm interested in Windows 7 RC. I have an early 2009 iMac with 4gigs of RAM. Is it better to install the 64bit? I won't be doing much on the OS other than some casual gaming (Battlefield Heroes, and Street Fighter 4 when it comes out).
View 11 Replies View RelatedI'm about to install Windows Vista Ultimate (boot camp), but I don't know if I should choose the 32 or 64 bit version.
I'm talking about my unibody MBP 2,8ghz 4GB RAM.
I know only the 64bit can use all 4gigs of RAM installed, but maybe there are some other things I should know about too?
A while ago, a list was posted here with all software compatible with Vista x64 (but I can't find it again unfortunately) Can anyone post a link to that list too?
I have a general question about DOSBox.
I'm a new Mac owner after ten years on the Windows side. When I run an ancient MS-DOS version of the game Empire with DOSBox on a WinXP desktop machine the process barely registers in the Windows Task Manager. When I run the same game with DOSBox on my new 13" MacBook Pro it uses about 30% of the processor and makes the laptop run noticably warm.
Is the Mac OS X version of DOSBox a CPU hog or is this normal for laptops? I'm also wondering if I'm comparing apples and oranges with a Dell desktop vs. the MacBook Pro.
I've tried reducing the CPU cycles DOSBox uses but that hasn't had much effect.
I was wondering if anybody has ever installed a bootleg version of Windows XP on a Mac using BootCamp? I just recently purchased a new MacBook Pro and don't want to F anything up but thought it might be worth a try. Any
View 4 Replies View RelatedI'm new to the forum - I would usually just ask my boyfriend for help with this, but since it's his Christmas present I can't (lol) and this was my first stop for help!I'm trying to buy him Windows Vista for his Mac. He has an older 13" white Macbook, nothing special. He downloaded Snow Leopard for the 64 bit support, and has (as far as I'm aware) downloaded the drivers for Bootcamp and all that jazz. He has a version of windows now, but he needs a new one.
View 12 Replies View RelatedI'm looking for a way I can run multiple versions of IE (preferably side by side) inside OS X (So, using Wine). I previously tried ies4osx but when I launched them it would always load up IE5. Now that project is gone to make way for WineBottler, but I haven;t had any success using it. I've tried installing MultipleIEs, and then running the shortcuts on my desktop with Wine but I've only managed to open IE3 which crashed after a few minutes.
I'm thinking an easy solution would be, if there are some standalone .exe files for each version of IE to date, which have all the support files (dll's, etc.) bundled in, I could then use WineBottler to make a .app for them and then I can launch them and use them like any other native Mac OS .app, no worries. Only problem is, I can't fine such standalone versions of IE anywhere, MultipleIEs install all the support files in a folder and presumably required some of the system32 files too... So can somebody let me know if there are such standalone executables for IE versions 3, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7 & 8 ? Otherwise any other working solution would be fantastic.
I'm considering installing Windows on a Mac. I'm wondering if I can use an OEM version, or if I have to buy a standard full version of Windows?
View 3 Replies View RelatedI have laptop PowerBook G4 and I want to transform themes, icons and top panel to look like windows Os. Can someone advise me what soft to install to achieve it? I'm personally ubuntu user and don't know much about macs. Therefore I will appreciate direct links and plain explanation. Just to make sure i want my mac to like as in the following link [URL]. Here is another example [URL].
View 2 Replies View RelatedI'm planning on running bootcamp win 7 on my MBP. Would it possible for me to use a cracked version win 7 successfully? or does it have to be authentic? Just trying to clear up this issue before I start anything.
View 1 Replies View RelatedNow that I have windows on my mac, will a windows version of the full version of photoshop run ok on it? or would I be best getting the mac version?I notice there are alot more windows versions out there for less, (I looked on ebay) than the mac version.I am running parallels desktop 5, on an i7 2010 macbook pro with 4 gb of ram.
View 8 Replies View RelatedI was given Parallels for Christmas (I asked for it...) to install on my new Macbook. I have a windows based cell phone that I wanted to be able to load music, calendar, etc and be able to work it with my Macbook. Curious to know what Windows OS I should get to load in Parallels? I won't be needing anything exotic for my job or anything, just basic Windows functionality. Been so long since I worked with Windows, don't know which would be ideal for me. I have seen 32-bit-/64, Basic, Premium, Windows XP or Vista, etc. Can anybody give me their best recommendation
View 1 Replies View RelatedI am planning to run Windows XP on my Macbook using Boot Camp and I have not yet bought my copy of Windows XP. My question is, is it better to buy a "full purchase product" (FPP) or an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) version of Windows? The OEM version is about $80 less than the FPP, but does not have Microsoft support and is really not intended for consumer use.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI just bought the high end macbook pro 13" (2.53 GHz) today and I have a question about which version of windows to install on the boot camp partition. I saw a couple of videos on youtube showing pretty smooth performance of GTA IV on a MacBook Alu 13" 2.4 ghz model using BootCamp Windows Vista SP1. I dont want to install Windows Vista SP1 just because of that video and I want to know which version could give me even better performance. Both official and unofficial windows versions of XP, 7 and vista are under consideration. I dont need windows for anything else, just for playing a couple of games.
View 4 Replies View RelatedI'm planning on installing bootcamp with vista. I've got 4GB of ram on a new MBP. Should I go with the vista home premium upgrade? Or do I need the full version and not the upgrade disc?
View 5 Replies View RelatedI'm running Snow Leopard and am wondering what Windows version you all would recommend I run in Bootcamp with the sole purpose of gaming. I have access to any relevant Windows version at pretty low prices through my university and I downloaded the Win7 RC and still have a valid key for that. As far as I'm aware, Bootcamp does not officially support Vista OR Win7, but that may have changed since I last checked. I'm also curious about the 64-bit vs. 32-bit question.
View 20 Replies View RelatedI have a macbook and I want to get Windows xp on my mac with bootcamp. I have an old pc with windows xp home edition 2002 but I dont have the install discs. Is it possible to transfer windows xp from that pc on to a disc? I also have another pc which came with recovery cds but I don't think they will work?
View 2 Replies View RelatedI have a 13 inch 2.66 ghz MBP..i want to install Windows 7 so as to play COD Modern Warfare 2.Should i intall Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit edition
View 12 Replies View RelatedIf I want to run bootcamp or Parallels on my Mac what is the best version of Windows to run on it?
View 5 Replies View RelatedI have the OEM version of Windows XP Pro Sp2 and i am having trouble installing it using boot camp 2.0. The general opinion seems to be that the OEM version works fine so would someone
View 9 Replies View RelatedWent to Best Buy today to buy a full version of windows to load on my mac ... I was surprised by the full version price so I didn't buy it.I see eBay has lot's for sale, does anyone know any other places I can buy and maybe download windows for a half decent price?
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