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Windows Xp

  • 13-01-2008 5:12pm
    #1
    ant043
    Closed Accounts Posts: 675 ✭✭✭


    Well

    I was in a computer store there today and was going to buy windows xp with the intention of installing it on my mac. It was the upgrade version with service pack two. Is this compatible with bootcamp or is only meant for windows users upgrading to xp ?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    A full installation disk for Windows is needed for Bootcamp. Upgrade disks will not work as they are intended to upgrade lesser versions to the version bought.


  • #3
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    The XP Upgrade disc is intended to upgrade to XP from a previous version of Windows only. You'd need a previous version of Windows installed (Or, according to google, at least in another CD drive.)


  • #4
    ant043
    Closed Accounts Posts: 675 ✭✭✭ant043


    Any shops still selling full versions of xp ?


  • #5
    440Hz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,424 ✭✭✭440Hz


    Try here


  • #6
    ant043
    Closed Accounts Posts: 675 ✭✭✭ant043


    Where is the best place on the net to buy windows xp professional oem version. a Link would be great thanks.


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  • #7
    triple h
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭triple h


    are you going to use bootcamp or a virtual window to run windows.

    Bootcamp i do not need to explain, i guess.
    Virtual window you do not have to turn off your computer every time you want to change from OSX to windows. But Bootcamp is more real for the windows experience. I use a virtual window cause i use windows as little as possible. I use Parallels.

    Anyway check these guys out. I have bought from these guys before they are good and this looks good ---

    http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/720070/Microsoft-Virtual-PC-For-Mac-7-0-With-Windows-XP-Pro/Product.html


  • #8
    Breezer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,230 ✭✭✭Breezer


    Try Amazon or eBay, both have OEM copies available.


  • #9
    Turnip2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭Turnip2000


    I saw one recently for €110. This was the full installation disk with service pack 2 license and all.


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