windows on macbook

rory129 · 11-04-2009, 11:15 PM

if i install a new hard drive into my macbook am i able to install and run windows vista without installing parallels or bootcamp etc?

linkin93 · 11-05-2009, 05:54 AM

I highly doubt it but you could try.

Ethan3.14159 · 11-05-2009, 07:09 AM

a) You'll completely void any warranty from Apple if you install a new hard drive. b) disregarding point a, yes you can easily run windows from bootcamp or vmware or anything like that.

kc-atl · 11-05-2009, 12:51 PM

Why o Why did you pay the price for a mac book then turn around and install windows?? Which i would never have another mac. but thats besides the point.

rory129 · 11-05-2009, 05:07 PM

im not worried about warranty and that stuff because it has already expired because the macbook is 2 years old

JoeSamo · 11-05-2009, 05:54 PM

i dont see why not than if the warranty is up..thats all macs are good for anyways =P IMO that is haha

rory129 · 11-05-2009, 10:27 PM

yeah well i ended up going out today and finally getting my desktop with windows 7 so i am just gonna keep snow leopard on the other one

kc-atl · 11-06-2009, 03:06 AM

They make a software called Parallels, which you can run both os's on one computer.

Bodaggit23 · 11-06-2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rory129

if i install a new hard drive into my macbook am i able to install and run windows vista without installing parallels or bootcamp etc?

That's what bootcamp was made for. Why would you not use it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc-atl

Why o Why did you pay the price for a mac book then turn around and install windows??

I really like you.

11-04-2009, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
rory129 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richboro, PA Posts: 134	windows on macbook if i install a new hard drive into my macbook am i able to install and run windows vista without installing parallels or bootcamp etc?

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linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,330	I highly doubt it but you could try. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

11-05-2009, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ethan3.14159 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 19 Posts: 1,692	a) You'll completely void any warranty from Apple if you install a new hard drive. b) disregarding point a, yes you can easily run windows from bootcamp or vmware or anything like that. __________________ CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE MB: Asus M3N-HT 780a RAM: 4GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 800 GPU: XFX GTX 260 55nm PSU: Silverstone DA650 650 watt HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 7200.12 Case: Cooler Master CM 690 Pure Black Edition (1 of only 300) OS: Windows 7 Ultimate Other: Logitech G15, Microsoft Sidewinder, Logitech X-230 PM me for a Lockerz.com invite Folding for the good of mankind: Team 44358

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11-05-2009, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
kc-atl Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Atlanta Posts: 64	Why o Why did you pay the price for a mac book then turn around and install windows?? Which i would never have another mac. but thats besides the point.

11-05-2009, 05:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
rory129 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richboro, PA Posts: 134	im not worried about warranty and that stuff because it has already expired because the macbook is 2 years old

11-05-2009, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
rory129 Silver Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Richboro, PA Posts: 134	yeah well i ended up going out today and finally getting my desktop with windows 7 so i am just gonna keep snow leopard on the other one

11-06-2009, 03:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
kc-atl Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Atlanta Posts: 64	They make a software called Parallels, which you can run both os's on one computer.

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