Mac people! - I need your help

cono1717 · 28-10-11, 07:20 PM

Ok so I got my mac, all well and good - My uni course is predominantly windows based..go figure.

I have heard about bootcamp but I was wondering if anyone has a guide on how to set up windows (7) on a mac using bootcamp step by step.

I have no idea how it works I havent done anything other than set the mac up - so that is the stage I am at

Thanks all!

paulchester · 28-10-11, 07:21 PM

first you need a copy of windows 7, all you have to do is launch bootcamp and follow the instructions, its actually quite easy.

cono1717 · 28-10-11, 07:23 PM

how do I launch bootcamp :P

iPhone4Matt · 28-10-11, 07:25 PM

Search bootcamp somewhere. Pretty sure it's called bootcamp assistant on your applications or utilities. It's literally so easy to do. And pretty handy. Pm me if you get stuck but it's so simple.

paulchester · 28-10-11, 07:25 PM

applications > utilities > Bootcamp assistant

here is a guide : http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/...setup_10.7.pdf

**ryan1087** · 28-10-11, 07:28 PM

I use VMWare Fusion, allows you to run a virtual server while still in mac, for what you need it's prob not the best option as it runs slowly with both running.

Bootcamp is probably the best option and can be done via utilities under applications.

Ollie · 28-10-11, 07:30 PM

I recommend VMware Fusion rather than bootcamp.
This will allow you to run windows simultaneously with Mac OSX and do things such as drag and drop between them or combine them together by running them in unity, rather than re-booting to switch all the time.

EDIT: Beat me to it ryan

Ojaser6 · 29-10-11, 11:50 AM

I prefer Boot Camp. (Games

)

hman720 · 24-12-11, 11:04 AM

Parallels had better performance that VMware

NuttyBanana · 05-04-12, 01:49 AM

I second Parallels for general use, but if you're considering anything graphics heavy then Bootcamp is the way to go.

With Parallels it works alongside OSX on the fly and takes up space if and when needed. With Bootcamp you have to set up a partition - done during Bootcamp setup. Bootcamp then utilises the systems full capability whereas Parallels is sharing the system with OSX.

28-10-11, 07:20 PM	#1
cono1717 iPod 30gb Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Widnes Posts: 1,090	Mac people! - I need your help Ok so I got my mac, all well and good - My uni course is predominantly windows based..go figure. I have heard about bootcamp but I was wondering if anyone has a guide on how to set up windows (7) on a mac using bootcamp step by step. I have no idea how it works I havent done anything other than set the mac up - so that is the stage I am at Thanks all! __________________ Totally Free iPad \| McFlurry Ice Cream Van Everything I say reflects my own opinions and not that of any company.

28-10-11, 07:21 PM	#2
paulchester I got eXtra. YAY Join Date: May 2011 Location: south england Posts: 651	first you need a copy of windows 7, all you have to do is launch bootcamp and follow the instructions, its actually quite easy. __________________ Spoiler Received: iPod shuffle [£40] \| £221 BT Total:£261 Free iPad free apple products

28-10-11, 07:23 PM	#3
cono1717 iPod 30gb Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Widnes Posts: 1,090	how do I launch bootcamp :P __________________ Totally Free iPad \| McFlurry Ice Cream Van Everything I say reflects my own opinions and not that of any company.

28-10-11, 07:25 PM	#5
paulchester I got eXtra. YAY Join Date: May 2011 Location: south england Posts: 651	applications > utilities > Bootcamp assistant here is a guide : http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/...setup_10.7.pdf __________________ Spoiler Received: iPod shuffle [£40] \| £221 BT Total:£261 Free iPad free apple products Last edited by paulchester; 28-10-11 at 07:25 PM..

28-10-11, 07:28 PM	#6
ryan1087 What to put... Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9,073	I use VMWare Fusion, allows you to run a virtual server while still in mac, for what you need it's prob not the best option as it runs slowly with both running. Bootcamp is probably the best option and can be done via utilities under applications. __________________ free ipad 3

28-10-11, 07:30 PM	#7
Ollie iPod 20gb Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 453	I recommend VMware Fusion rather than bootcamp. This will allow you to run windows simultaneously with Mac OSX and do things such as drag and drop between them or combine them together by running them in unity, rather than re-booting to switch all the time. EDIT: Beat me to it ryan __________________ Free Xbox Live Last edited by Ollie; 28-10-11 at 07:31 PM..

29-10-11, 11:50 AM	#8
Ojaser6 Mini Mac Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Planet Urth Posts: 3,667	I prefer Boot Camp. (Games )

24-12-11, 11:04 AM	#9
hman720 iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NY Posts: 94	Parallels had better performance that VMware

05-04-12, 01:49 AM	#10
NuttyBanana iPod Shuffle Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	I second Parallels for general use, but if you're considering anything graphics heavy then Bootcamp is the way to go. With Parallels it works alongside OSX on the fly and takes up space if and when needed. With Bootcamp you have to set up a partition - done during Bootcamp setup. Bootcamp then utilises the systems full capability whereas Parallels is sharing the system with OSX.