Windows 7 on Macbook Pro?

Discussion in 'Bing' started by -flip-, Apr 10, 2010.

  1. #1
    I've used windows all my life, and prefer it over a mac os.

    Im thinking about buying a Macbook Pro before next semester in the fall. I know it would be less complicated to stay with the mac os.

    Anyone here have a macbook with windows 7 on it? Any problems with it? Should I stick with the mac os and get use to it?
     
    -flip-, Apr 10, 2010 IP
  2. YugoSlavac

    YugoSlavac Well-Known Member

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    #2
    You can boot Windows on a Mac but I'm not sure if they've released a version for Windows 7. If I were you, I'd stick to the MAC OS. There's no hassle and you'll eventually get over the feeling of wanting to use a Windows OS.

    Yugo,
     
    YugoSlavac, Apr 10, 2010 IP
  3. Sxperm

    Sxperm Notable Member

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    #3
    My friend is using his Macbook with both Windows 7 and Windows XP without a single problem. :)
     
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  4. shivendrajha

    shivendrajha Peon

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    my frnd is usingXP without a single problem.
     
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  5. NickM

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    #5
    You can try virtualization. For example Parallels.
     
    NickM, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    Virtualization> what is that? a virtual machine?
     
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  7. drhowarddrfine

    drhowarddrfine Peon

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    Yes. More than half of all college students use a Mac. Everyone in one of my son's college uses Macs and he will be buying one later this year.
     
    drhowarddrfine, Apr 14, 2010 IP
  8. NickM

    NickM Peon

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    Exactly. Vmware solutions are also available for mac.
     
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  9. MichaelOwen

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    #9
    just stick with mac.. less problems .. better support if soemthing goes wrong
     
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    #10
    Windows can be installed on a mac system as a dual boot system by using an apple utility known as "boot camp". No need for virtualization.
     
    xnishan, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    agreed, When the software and hardware are made for each other it just works better.
     
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    You could try to put a Virtualbox inside of Mac os. Im pretty sure that you can do that.
     
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  13. dr2000

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    The Mac Os is better than Windows because it is a more secure operating system against computer virues. The Mac Os runs more stable than windows; it doesn't crash as often as windows.
     
    dr2000, Apr 14, 2010 IP
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    China_girl Well-Known Member

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    Yes I think its better to stick with Mac OS, instead of experimenting on something which is not so advisable or experienced by many people ;)
     
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    manofwar Active Member

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    actually a ton of viruses already out of MAc mate
     
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    I have a MacBook Pro with Windows XP. I haven't upgraded to Windows 7 yet. There was an issue with Vista not being able to be licensed to run Virtually ( I use VMWare so I don't have to reboot to use Windows ) I'm waiting a bit to make sure any kinks get worked out, but will eventually install version 7 when I'm sure about the virtual license thing. I prefer being able to run both operating systems at the same time.
     
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    just format the hard drive and install windows fresh.
     
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  18. -flip-

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    Okay thanks guys. I think im going to buy a macbook pro for the fall semester. Ill stick with the mac os and try to get use to it, if I don't like it then ill switch to windows.
     
    -flip-, Apr 24, 2010 IP
  19. drhowarddrfine

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    #19
    Why downgrade?
     
    drhowarddrfine, Apr 24, 2010 IP