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(stupid question) Can I run Windows 7 on a MacBook?

the groutch · 2009-12-27 22:22:09

was thinking of getting a macbook, but not a fan of OSX, was wondering is it possible to install windows 7 on it

27-12-2009 10:22pm

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the groutch

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was thinking of getting a macbook, but not a fan of OSX, was wondering is it possible to install windows 7 on it

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#2 27-12-2009 11:09pm

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the groutch wrote: »

was thinking of getting a macbook, but not a fan of OSX, was wondering is it possible to install windows 7 on it

Yes it is, best way by using Bootcamp, which is built into the Macbook, afaik.

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#3 27-12-2009 11:35pm

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I'm not sure if bootcamp currently supports windows 7 yet but it definitely will. Why get a mac if you're not going to use osx on it. It kinda defeats the purpose.

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