Renee - I could be wrong about this, but the last time I tried a Dell
branded copy of XP installed on whatever i wanted. The snag is that you'll
need an XP key, and the only one you'll have is already activated on your
Dell machine. Buying an OEM copy of XP online would probably be your
best/cheapest bet, unless anybody else has better ideas?
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Renee M Zelickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by
theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2007 10:05 PM
Subject: Question RE Installing Windows
Thank you for the reply, and before I attempt this, I need to ask a
question because I am wondering if I can even use the CD I have.
The Windows XP Pro I have came on my Dell Computer and on the CD it
states that it is not for re-installation on another computer that is not
a Dell
I don't think you can even purchase another version. Am I sunk before I
start this?
Thanks
Renee M. Zelickson
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On Dec 21, 2007, at 9:48 PM, Scott Chesworth wrote:
Renee - the beauty of Fusion is it's ability to do an unattended install
of xp. When you open Fusion it'll run you through a wizzard to create a
new virtual machine. You should be able to get through that using all
your standard VO keys plus arrows stuff to explore, it's perfectly
accessible. As far as I remember, it calls the unattended install easy
install, there's a check box for it. Make sure you've got your xp cd
key entered, choose the easy install, and you're in business. For me on
a 2.4 ghz macbook pro it took about 25 mins to install, your milage may
vary. The cool thing about this is that Fusion installs the Vmware
Tools drivers automatically, so when it's done, you'll have windows come
up with sound straight away. Then it'll be windows key and u to start
up narator if you need that to find the path to whatever screen reader
you're actually going to use.
Hope that helps, and if not, be sure to shout back.
Scott
----- Original Message ----- From: "Renee M Zelickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X
by theblind" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 10:44 PM
Subject: Can someone help with instaling windows?
Hello All
My husband Tom and I have fusion installed on our macs, but don't know
the first thing of what to do with installing windows XP Pro, and was
wondering if someone on this list would know how to do this and could
help us by phone. The store installed fusion, and as far as I know it
is registered and all of that.
Thanks
Renee Zelickson
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