i just did install windows 7 on my windows computer using the windows bootable disk that's been created by my mac, it was bad. the installer was first ok, but in the end of the installation it was crack. > On 13 May 2015, at 10:39 pm, The Believer <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Extended support for Windows 7 ends in 2017. > > Cmd shift U takes you directly to the Utilities folder. > > I found a disc to install on refurbished computers but it remains to be > seen if I will be successful as I am saving this Bootcamp project for a > rainly day. > > From The Believer. . . > By way of the Chariots of the > Gods cameth the Aliens who > dwelt amongst the humans, > and bringeth much knowledge. > > On 5/13/2015 1:30 PM, Grant Hardy wrote: >> Windows 7 is well over five years old, and mainstream support has already >> ended. Of course, security updates will continue to be released for years to >> come, but I’d say you’re likely to get better performance and a better >> experience with Windows 8.1. The “start screen” is really the only interface >> that, in my view, you might find intimidating. Aside from that, you >> basically can use Windows and your desktop apps precisely as you did before. >> You can ignore the Windows Store and the new “modern apps” entirely if you >> don’t like them. Microsoft has a support page dedicated to Boot Camp with a >> link to where you can buy Windows from the Microsoft Store. They actually >> still refer to “Windows 7” on that page, but the link takes you to an order >> page for Windows 8.1. Here is the link: >> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2647609 >> >> If you really and truly want Windows 7, retail copies are no longer being >> sold and haven’t been for years but you could do a Google search for ideas. >> Certainly, if you already have a retail license, you’re permitted to >> transfer it to another PC. >> >> Apple has a detailed support page on Boot Camp which I would recommend >> perusing, as the instructions for what to do will differ if your Macbook Pro >> is an older model of computer. On modern Macs, you can simply run the Boot >> Camp Assistant app from the Finder, by pressing CMD+SHIFT+A to bring up the >> Applications folder, selecting Utilities folder, then running Boot Camp >> Assistant. It’ll guide you through creating a USB drive with Windows and the >> appropriate support software that lets Windows run on Mac hardware. You’ll >> have to have the Windows installation file in .ISO format, which you can >> download during the order process. The Boot Camp Assistant will assist you >> in repartitioning your hard drive, so there’s an extra partition for >> Windows, of the size you specify. You will then boot into the Windows >> Installer, which isn’t too intimidating these days. Simply select the “Boot >> Camp” partition created earlier, let Windows format it, then install Windows >> to that partition as you normall > y would. Sighted help would be important here, as the Windows installer > doesn’t speak and there’s no audio support until the very end. >> >> Of course, this is hardly a detailed set of instructions, so let us know if >> you need further clarification on anything. If you’re only going to do this >> once, or occasionally, an assistant might make the process easier. >> >> Here is the link to everything Boot Camp on Apple’s website: >> https://www.apple.com/ca/support/bootcamp/ >> >> Grant >> >> On May 12, 2015, at 10:35 PM, Faisal ali <faisal.a...@icloud.com> wrote: >> >> Hi everyone, >> so I’m to the point where my main windows machine is nearing it’s end, and I >> need to set up windows on my mac book pro. Can someone send me step by step >> instructions in how one might set up windows on bootcamp? I also do not >> really know where to purchase windows seven which is what I want to run on >> my mac so if anyone could direct me me to where I can purchase it would >> be much appreciated as well. I’ve never done this before so detailed >> instructions are welcome. >> Thank you for your time in advance. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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