[DM-MUG] Adding Windows to my Mac

[CW Smith]

Didn't realize Parallels did the Boot Camp thing now. Thanks for the correction, Chris.

Peace,
CW

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On Aug 9, 2011, at 10:25 PM, Chris Van Cleve wrote:

> Clarififcation: Parallels will also run from your Boot Camp partition and has since version 4. 
> 
> On Aug 9, 2011, at 10:16 PM, CW Smith wrote:
> 
>> Bill:
>> 
>> If you're going to install both in Boot Camp (boot your Mac to Windows from a separate partition) and Parallels (run Windows from within the Mac OS), you'll beed to purchase TWO valid Windows licenses. This is a very expensive way to do things.
>> 
>> VMWare Fusion will run Windows within the Mac OS, from your Boot Camp partition, so you'll only need one license. Fusion runs about $80, but you can usually pick it up at Amazon for considerably less. [link to product at Amazon.com]
>> 
>> You'll need a fully licensed copy of Windows 7 (not a restore disc from a Dell, HP, Toshiba or the like), and I'd recommend getting the Professional or Ultimate editions, rather that the Home or Home Premium versions. The Professional edition should do quite nicely, in fact. Don't get a 64-bit version: I've had trouble using those in Boot Camp (have others been successful?) [link to product at Amazon.com]
>> 
>> You'll want to use the Boot Camp utility first to install Windows to a separate Boot Camp partition on your Mac (the utility will walk you through the process quite smoothly). Once that's done, you can install Fusion and set up a virtual machine to boot to your Boot Camp partition.
>> 
>> You might decide you need some sort of office suite on the Windows "side." OpenOffice.org has a free office suite that does pretty much everything MS Office does, but for free. It's at least a good starting point until you can afford a full version of MS office.
>> 
>> Don't forget: Windows on a Mac is still vulnerable to the same security risks as Windows on any other PC (although your Mac "side" will be just as safe as before). You will need reliable antivirus and antispyware programs on your Windows installation. I tend to use AVG Free Antivirus and SuperAntispyware on my own machines and recommend them for my Windows clients.
>> 
>> If you need assistance with this project or feel queasy about taking it on yourself, give me a call. I've done a few of these.
>> 
>> Peace,
>> CW
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>> CW Smith Computer Services
>> Windows and Macintosh
>> Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
>> 
>> Phone: (515) 577-1716
>> cwsmith7 at gmail.com
>> 
>> "Guitar, bass, percussion, Macintosh"
>> www.cwsmith.fm
>> cwsmith.artfire.com
>> facebook.com/cwsmith2620
>> 
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>> On Aug 9, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Bill Shields wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi all...
>>> I've received your emails for years and have gained from your knowledge.  I have Paralles and would like to add windows to OS-X 10.6.8.  I would also like to add it to  Boot Camp.  I also have Lion, but have not installed it yet as some of my programs will not work yet.  I would like windows 7 and need some help on where to purchase a copy that can be installed in Boot Camp and Parallels.  I don't need an expensive copy, just need to run an invoice program and Quicken.
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> 
>>> Bill Shields
>>> Ankeny
>>> infrared at netins.net
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