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• A few questions about installing Windows on a Mac

  Hello world.

  I'm considering installing Windows on my 2006 iMac. I have a few questions I was hoping you might be able to help me with that. I know that this machine will run Windows 7 or 8, in terms of system resources, but probably doesn't have the RAM for 10.

  The girl has reached Apple Obsolescence and no longer can be upgraded to newer versions of Mac OS. Unfortunately, this also means that she can not get the latest version of iTunes and don't talk to my phone. But she still my entire library of music.

  I know that used at least iTunes is available on Windows, but I seem to remember that they took it. Y at - it an option to put my iTunes music on an iPhone 6 in a Windows environment? I don't mind if I need to convert files or otherwise work for her. I have just a few old out-of-print stuff that I really miss being able to listen to anywhere other than my office.

  I'm pretty much stuck with versions before 10, due to the RAM thing. Honestly, I haven't used Windows since around 1998, with the exception of a terminal XP at work, so I don't know much about it. Any recommendation on which version is the best? And I can buy a copy online directly from Microsoft?

  If I would be better off buying a new laptop for very cheap, it is also a possibility. But my Mac still works well, despite not being not supported for updates, and I hate wasting perfectly good material. I just don't have the money for another Mac right now.

  Hello

  Any questions on iTunes, the best place to ask the community Apple iTunes is their program, not Microsoft.

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  Microsoft sells more XP, Vista, 7, or 8/8.1.

  End of sale: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/lifecycle#section_2

  Try Amazon.com, etc.

  See if this helps you:

  "Install Windows 8.1 on a Mac".

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/install-Windows-on-Mac

  And take a look at this article:

  "By using Boot Camp to install Windows and tools from dev on your Mac"

  https://msdn.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/Windows/apps/jj945423.aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

  "Boot Camp 5.1: frequently asked questions about the installation of Windows 8.

  5.1 Boot Camp supports operating systems Windows 8.0 and 8.1 of Windows on Mac with Intel processor.

  https://support.Apple.com/en-us/HT201457

  See you soon.

• Question about installing windows on a Macbook Air

  Hello!

  I was just wondering if I would be able to use the student updated Windows Upgrade Pro 8 (the http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msapac/en_GB/pdp/Windows-8-Pro-Upgrade---Student-Offer/productID.282175100) to install Windows 8 on my Macbook with BootCamp. Or Windows products 8 student updated only applies for machines with existing versions of Windows installed?

  Thank you!

  Hi Tatiana,

  If you are still looking for more details here is what, in my view, could help you.

  As Shenan Stanley says, if you do not have a qualifying previous OS such as Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, you can not use the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade. Also, here is a link that talks about

  Boot Camp: Frequently asked questions about the installation of Windows 8

  I hope this helps.

• Questions about the Windows Feedback program Fullfillment

  When will I know if my fullfillment of windows feedback program is over, that I have installed on my PC?

  Hello mpic16,

  If you have questions about the Windows feedback program, you will need to respond here.
  https://WFP.Microsoft.com/welcome.aspx

  You can send an email to: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy *.

  They would be better able to answer your questions and concerns.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• How can I add a previously installed windows on my mac pro installation

  Hi guys, everything becomes to collect my newly bought mac pro 3.1 (used). I'm moving PC, but how do I add my existing installation of windows on my mac? The mac pro is 3.1 and has 2 x 500 GB disks in a raid 1 TB configuration. It's just a matter of plugging my windows disk (I'm guessing No.) or is it a bit more complex than that? Any help or advice will be appreciated and hope to give back as much help as I get that I'm learning. Thank you

  You can install Windows on a Mac computer using Boot Camp Assistant or by using a Parallels, Fusion, or VirtualBox virtual machine natively. Refer to the instructions of Boot Camp located here: http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/. OT If using a virtual machine see the instructions located on the Parallels, Fusion or VirtualBox sites.

  In both cases you can not use a PC already existing installation of Windows. You need to reinstall Windows on your Mac.

• Can I install windows on a mac?

  Can I install windows on a mac?

  In order to install an edition "Full Retail" of Windows 7 on a Mac, you first need to install Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac.

• Questions about reinstalling Windows XP after the end of Support

  Several members of the family of my friends that I sometimes provide technical assistance for are still under XP SP3 on their systems.  These systems are too outdated and underpowered to upgrade to a newer version of Windows, and it will probably be some time until they are able to upgrade to a more recent hardware capable of running most modern versions of Windows.

  If in the meantime, something happens to one of their computers requiring a reinstall of Windows after support for XP purposes, but before they can get a newer computer, I have a few questions about what will happen:

  1. Is there still a way to activate their existing copies of XP during installation process?
  2. While I understand that new patches, updates, patches & will be is no longer provided, existing patches will be available through the Microsoft Update service so that I would be able to get those computers to update state that they would be about to XP supported ends, or do I have to search elsewhere to try & find these updates?  (It would be nice if Microsoft put up a cumulative update that would be sort of a mega-patch for people in this situation to be able to get back to the most current state systems, but I would not be surprised if there wasn't such a thing).

  Anyone know the answers to these questions?

  Thank you

  You should be able to clean install and activate Windows XP.  You should be able to upgrade as well, even if the wise move would be to get the updates stored on portable media or integrated into a multimedia installation (or both) as soon as POSSIBLE if the plan is to continue using Windows XP for a while.

  My suggestion is to set up and to buy Windows 7 Professional renovated systems / lease from places like TigerDirect.com - as pricing is generally about the same as just a license for Windows 7 or a little professional, the hardware specifications of these machines are likely machines Windows XP current in use, using something like the PC Mover take care of Laplink and Microsoft to move files (or for the more than 25 USD the) applications that can be moved as well) to the new system of the former is possible, and Windows 7 will get updated until 2020.

  Recently research I've seen systems to Windows 7 Professional for as little as 150 USD with 4 GB of memory and dual core processors.  Not bad.

• Im trying to install windows on a mac book Pro 10

  "" Im trying to install usb 10 32/64-bit windows on a mac book Pro of the retina, when I do the ' iso ' step it tells me that I can do only with windows 7 or higher "confused."

  Windows 10 download expects an existing installation of Windows 7 and will upgrade over him, using the key of Windows 7 license to build a new license key Windows 10. The free upgrade to Windows 10 period expired at the end of July. Boot don't Camp in El Capitan no installation supports a Windows 7 any longer.

  I do not recommend install directly Windows (any version) directly in the Mac without Boot Camp, or one of the VM (VirtualBox, VMWare, Parallels, for example).

• How to install Windows 10 on mac not supported

  Hi all

  I have a MacBook Pro 15 inch 2011 lag and I try to install Windows 10. I've tried 3 different methods. I can provide more information if necessary.

  I had running Windows for 10 minutes (2 reboots) until he got stuck on the screen to start due to an unknown error (probably error compatibility)

  I am currently give up and try to install Windows 7 instead, hoping that he'll be fine

  If any of you guys have any suggestions please tell me this is greatly appreciated!

  I am currently give up and try to install Windows 7 instead, hoping that he'll be fine

  I don't think that you can install Windows 7 with Boot Camp on El Capitan:

  • A Microsoft Windows installation media or disc image (ISO) containing a 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 8 or later *.

  From: How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support.

  Windows 10 is simply too new for your Mac, and Windows 7 is too old. It is quite a difficult situation. If you really need Windows, you would need to get a copy of Windows 8, or put to level to an earlier version of Mac OS X with a version of Boot Camp that works in Windows 7.

• You can install Windows on a Mac without an optical drive

  Hey, I have a Mac end 2011 a friend gave to me and he said it was broken. I realized that it was just the SATA port on the motherboard, so I pulled out the optical drive and I put an SSD in it. Now I want to install Windows but Mac says that I am not allowed to because I don't have an optical drive. I tried Abu tools and many other shippers of EFI boot, but none of them does not seem to work! Please help me fast! I am computer LITERATE, so no response even if it is complicated would be very useful. THX

  Have you tried the Applications/Utilities/Boot Camp?

  You can run Windows in a virtual machine, which saves having to restart to Boot Camp. This allows you to access boot Windows and Mac OS.

  Parallels

  VirtualBox

  VM fusion

• question on installing windows 7

  I'm building a new office because my wife wrecked her laptop and I'll give her mine.  In total, I have two laptops over hers and a version bought Windows vista Ultimate edition.   The only work of three laptop computers, but the other two, used for. Allows to call their computer laptop a & b (broken mine), & (my own work) and c & (wifes does not).  All three had windows vista or 8 installed manufacturer, only the difference is on one portable computer & I installed windows vista ultimate on it.  This is where my question comes in.

  On my new office that I build, I want to put up with the laptop & harddrive and I have an another 2.5 Virgin sitting somewhere.  I have the architecture to have inside the desktop computer.  I wonder if I can just put the old cell phone a & drive hard and it maybe will not work with windows on my system, however especially can I just install the windows vista ultimate dvd new since I have not used this laptop a & in two years or more?  If this is not the case, what can I do? In my house, we have 4 windows vista/8 with single numbers used, what are my options with these unused serial numbers, one of them, is a retail version of windows vista holiday?

  Hello

  If the computer/laptop comes with the preinstalled Windows operating system (Dell, HP, Acer, etc.) or is licensed to OEM System Builders, that the product key that came with the computer/laptop is preinstalled OEM license and is not transferable.

  OEM license/product key (systems of operating pre-installed on Dell, HP, etc.) and the license OEM System Builders are related to the first machine it is installed on and dies when machine who dies.

  Only retail Operating System license that you buy and install yourself, are allowed to be transferred to another machine.

  And retail licenses also can be installed on a machine at one time.

  See you soon.

• about installing windows 10

  I recently download windows 10-free update my device.it downaloaded in 45 minutes but now installation not move not moving 99% the five latest help hourse.pls.

  If the upgrade of Windows 10 Assistant becomes blocked or unresponsive to different percentages: 0%, 32%, 62%, 87%, 99%, please wait at least 4 to 7 hours. If the installation program does not progress, close the wizard and restart your computer. Follow the instructions to upgrade manually by using the tool of creation of media or file ISO for Windows 10.

  If you find it difficult to do some of the steps below, please see instructions how do their:

  http://windows10forum.com/blogs/entry/3-How-to-ensure-a-smooth-upgrade-to-Windows-10-anniversary-update/

  If you encounter an error about enough space to perform the upgrade, see the instructions:

  How to install Windows 10 on devices with limited space

  Task of pre-required

  When you make significant changes to your computer for example updated operating system, you must always back up. See the links to resources on the backup by clicking the link for each version of Windows you are using: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1

  • How to back up and restore your files manually
  • How to free up disk space in Windows
  • How to: 10 tips before installing Windows 10
  • How to: 10 things to do if the Windows 10 install fails.

  Retry the upgrade manually:

  Option 1: Using the media creation tool

  Download the media creation tool

  Click with the right button on the MediaCreationTool.exe file and then click on run as administrator.

  

  Note: How to check if you are downloaded or installed the update Windows 10 November

  Select upgrade this PC now and then click Next

  

  Option 2: upgrade using the file ISO for Windows 10.

  Task of pre-required

  When you make significant changes to your computer for example updated operating system, you must always back up. See the links to resources on the backup by clicking the link for each version of Windows you are using: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1

  • How to back up and restore your files manually
  • How to free up disk space in Windows
  • How to: 10 tips before installing Windows 10

  then

  • How to download official Windows 10 ISO files
  • How to: upgrade previous versions of Windows using the file ISO for Windows 10

  then

  • Turn off (preferably uninstall) your Antivirus utility before you perform the upgrade.
  • Reboot several times, and then try again.
  • Disable the general USB peripherals (for example - smart card reader). You can do so from the Device Manager.
  • If you have an external equipment, attached to the machine, unplug them (example, game controllers, USB sticks, external hard drive, printers, peripherals not essential).
  • Support your default BIOS reset BIOS.
  • Check if there BIOS updates available for your system, and then to apply them.
  • If you are using a SCSI drive, make sure you have the drivers available for your storage on a USB device and it is connected. During the installation of Windows 10, click on the advanced custom Option and use the command load driver to load the driver for the SCSI drive. If this does not work and the installer still fails, consider switching to an IDE based hard drive.
  • Perform a clean boot, restart, and then try again.
  • If you upgrade to the. ISO file, disconnect from the Internet during the installation, if you are connected in LAN (Ethernet) or wireless, disable both, then try to install.
  • If you are updated through Windows Update, when download reaches 100% disconnect from the LAN (Ethernet) Internet or Wi - Fi, then proceed with the installation.
  • If this does not work, try using the. ISO file to upgrade if possible.
  • If you are connected to a domain, go to a local account.

• How to install windows 7 on mac

  OK, so now I have a windows 7 ISO and I want to install it on my macbook pro 2014, and that means that I don't have the disc loader and I want not spent the money to buy it. When I use the usb port that it is said that there is not enough space on my USB drive (4 GB), after I downloaded the software from windows to apple using boot camp, what should I do?

  Please answer guys, if you know the answer, I really need to study some

  You need to invest in a larger USB key, even if you can borrow one temporarily, 8 recommended minimum GBs.

  Consider the following (references Windows 10, but the same principles should also work for Windows 7)

  How to: set up Windows on your Mac with Boot Camp 10

  the only other option is to install Windows 7 on VirtualBox:

  How to install 10 Windows on a Mac using Oracle VirtualBox

• Question about activating windows and media used for installation

  Intel Visual BIOS 2 my computer on board DZ87KLT - 75 K (Firmware updated) can not detect the optical drive as boot EFI device. So I made a bootable USB flash drive to my system OEM Windows 7 Pro x 64 DVD manufacturer who (USB flash drive) my system detect successfully as efi boot device. My question is if I do a windows 7 clean install with EFI enabled using the flash drive on the same computer that runs this window for the last 9 months, there will be an activation problem to not use the DVD?

  The problem is that your key is already used. He'll have to re - install Windows by using the same key (as long as it's the same motherboard and not a replacement) phone activation.

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Questions Re installed Windows 7 on my computer

  Recently, I decided to re - install Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit on my gaming PC, due to the fact that there are many viruses to infect my computer makes it difficult to do the basic things. When I got my installation disk I followed the instructions in the custom and chooses everything I wanted to do. When the installation is almost complete, (saying complete installation) it never seemed to end, it had sat for an hour, saying that it has finished installing, at this stage, I decided to turn it off and on again because probably there was a bug in the installation. When I did the installation launched and got "the installation program starts services" and then say "Windows has encountered an error or a restart unexpected, please click OK to restart the computer and continue the installation" naturally, I selected OK and it restarted the computer, but then once "the Installer starts services" the same question would happen

  infinitely. I tried up to 15 - 20 times except that soon he don't even have that until now, he has just cut immediately after start-up, restart and repeat. If anyone has encountered this and has one response other than buying a new hard drive and a new windows 7 CD

  If you can download and install ISORecoder and use it to create a DVD ISO Windows 7. If it succeeds, then the disc can be read in its entirety and there is nothing wrong with it.

  Visit the manufacturers of drive for a diagnostic disk image or a tool. To verify that the drive is OK.

  Remove all add the device before installing Windows, if it has on-board graphics port even remove the video card. The naked system is less likely to have driver problems. Even remove all other disks apart from the system disk.

  The fault you describe is indicating a memory problem as a serious candidate. Try to remove the memory down to a minimum for installation. Installation with suspect memory can produce weird effects and I found memory that can pass every test available have problems with the installation of Windows.