Can I purchase window 7 system builder ?

I would like to install window 7 operating system in my macbook pro but don't know which window 7 should I purchase? Can I purchase window 7 system builder coz it is a lot cheaper?

Yes. Windows 7 OEM will work. The only difference between an OEM and a full retail version is the license agreement. Ensure you read it. Do not get a branded (HP, Dell, etc.) OEM version. These versions will only work on the computer they are branded to.

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Can I install Windows 7 System Builder Addition on a MacBook Pro?

Can I install Windows 7 System Builder Addition on a MacBook Pro?

rmsmac,
do you mean Addition, or Edition? Is it a 32-bit version of Windows 7, or a 64-bit version of Windows 7?
Why don’t you give it a try, and report back on whether you’re able to or not?

Boot Camp not working with Windows 8 System Builder

I have a 21.5 inch late 2012 iMac running 10.9.1, and purchased Windows 8 System Builder to install with Boot Camp. I also have an external Samsung DVD writer for the Windows disk and a 16-gig USB thumb drive for the support software.
Because I have the external DVD, I did not select the Boot Camp Assistant option to create an ISO image. Boot Camp proceeded through several steps, downloading the software and partitioning the drive. But it hangs up at the black screen, after I boot from the Windows disk. Error: "Couldn't find BOOTMGR."
It seems that people with similar problems are finding they have to create a bootable USB <http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1511982>. But I don't understand how to do this step. Can somebody explain the process / what to look for on the DVD? Or do I have to download something, in which case I keep being led to this <http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx> but I need Windows 8 and not 8.1.
Thanks for any help.

UPDATE
I have made a lot of progress. Windows is now running and trying to install. It identifies the various partitions but says that I cannot install Windows on the Boot Camp partition or any other. I select Drive options (advanced) and Format the Boot Camp drive, but it makes no difference.
This is the Windows error:
Windows cannot be installed to this disk. The selected disk has an MBR partition table. On EFI systems, Windows can only be installed to GPT disks.
Windows cannot be installed to this disk. This computer's hardware may not support booting to this disk. Ensure that the disk's controller is enabled in the computer BIOS menu.
Would appreciate any help. I installed Windows on an older Mac years ago without much trouble.

Installing Windows 7 System Builder w/External Disc Drive?

I'm looking to buy Windows 7 so that I can install it on my Mac Mini (using Boot Camp) and I'm looking to buy this:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SE-506BB-TSBD-External-Blu-ray/dp/B00AO1XFM0/ref=s r_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399919388&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+external+bluray+mac
I'm wondering if the drive in the link above is able to install Windows 7 System Builder? I know there are a lot of threads and posts stating that install Windows 7 on a Mac isn't possible with an external optical disc drive. I want to install Windows 7 System Builder on my Mac Mini, but I don't know what I need to install it before I buy the Win7 System Builder install disc. Please help me. Thanks!

Hi, I'm not sure what system builder is, but I believe Win 7 can be installed from an external drive or even a Flash Drive.
I wonder if you might get a better answer over here...
https://discussions.apple.com/community/windows_software/windows_compatibility

Does Windows 7 "System Builder" work on a Mac?

I'm trying to find the cheapest way to get Windows 7 to work on both a Macbook Pro (2010 model) and Mac Pro (2008 model). I understand I need to buy two different copies of Windows, but the full retail version is so expensive!! Would the "System Builder" editions work? I've read that the System Builder attaches itself to the motherboard of the first computer on which it's installed and can't be transfered to another computer, but that's fine because Mac motherboards can't be changed anyway. So...is the System Builder edition compatible with Mac, and is it OK for audio performance and all that? I'm trying to set up DAWs running Cakewalk Sonar software. Thanks!

You were answered here https://discussions.apple.com/message/20611905#20611905

Satellite L300 - Can I purchase Windows 7 from Microsoft

My Satellite L300 came with Vista Home Premium. I formatted the drive and installed Windows XP to enable me to run a software not compatible with Vista.
Now Windows wants me to activate the OS.
I now want to purchase Windows 7 from Microsoft.
Will I be able to install Windows 7? or will the Vista product key tied to the system reject the installation?

> Will I be able to install Windows 7?
Definitely. Ive installed Win7 32bit on friends L300 and it works perfectly. Much better than Vista.
For Win7 activation you need valid product key that you can get from Microsoft. Vista key placed at the sticker will not help you at all.

Can i use windows operating system in e51 in addit...

E51 has huge 130 mb of phone memory.so can we install additionlly windows mobile operating system in addition to symbian and java.because there are many good softwares in windows which are not available in symbian.

No, smartphones do not support dual OS as you can do on a PC. Additionally, there is no standard system of hardware for phones, like with PCs, so the hardware arcitecture is designed solely for the OS intended for installation at point of manufacture.

Mac Pro 2008 Can't start Windows 7 / 8 Installer

I'm trying to load Windows 8 (And have previously tried everything with Windows 7) on my Mac Pro early 2008 with Mountain Lion, and cannot get the installers to initiate.
When I start the bootcamp assistant and reboot, my mac freezes before ever getting to the installer. When I reboot and hold option to manually select the installer, it freezes as soon as I select it. I've tried this from a DVD, USB, and even an install partition i setup on my HD, all with the same freezing results. This is a legitimate copy of Windows 8 system builder I'm working with and have installed it perfectly in Parallels.
I should note I upgraded my video card a long time ago to a gt 120, so I'm wondering if the video card might be the problem. I've installed Windows 7 with this video card in the past so I'm guessing this is a Mountain Lion/Bootcamp 5 issue.
Has anyone else with a Mac Pro 2008 succesfully installed Windows 7/8 from Mountain Lion/Bootcamp 5?
Any input would be immensely appreciated!

There are no Windows 8 Bootcamp drivers. Windows 8 is not supported.
Use Parallels or Fusion to install Windows 8. By doing so you eliminate the need for drivers since the virtual machine creates virtual hardware and drivers.
Once the Windows 8 Bootcamp drivers are developed and released you can then install using Bootcamp Assistant.
Read this forum. Some people are posting that they had some success with the Bootcamp install. but if you have to rely on your computer then don't take the chance.

HT3986 i purchased windows 7 from amazon and i just received it. they sent me windows 7 home premium "OEM System Builder Pack". the instructions say "Intended for system builders only". also says " must be per installed on the hard drive of a fully assemb

i purchased windows 7 from amazon and i just received it. they sent me windows 7 home premium "OEM System Builder Pack". the instructions say "Intended for system builders only". also says " must be per installed on the hard drive of a fully assembled computer system, using the OEM Preinstallation kit (OPK)."

System Builder - just be sure to get 64-bit version, no one needs or wants 32-bit today, and only comes with one, while retail ships with both 32/64-bit media.
you can't install it and activate on different hardware later is all, and by then for what you saved, so what, Windows 8 or SP2 will be out.
A few people had trouble with Windows 7 SP1 for some reason and not sure exactly why, changes to the boot loader on the DVD I presume.

Can I clean install a Windows 7 Pro System Builder on a Lenovo PC with Windows 8 preinstalled?

Hi. I would like to clean install windows 7 on a Lenovo PC that came with Windows 8 core preinstalled. I want to format the entire drive and remove windows 8 and clean install windows 7. I already tried the clean install of Windows 7 Pro to get all of my drivers in line, and now I would like to buy a Product Key.
Would a Windows 7 Pro System Builder work in my case? Would it work just as smoothly as a retail version? I understand that the System Builder is an OEM version that includes the Product Key, COA, and DVD) Just want to make sure before I buy the System Builder version of Windows 7 Pro. Thanks.
Grazzie
Solved!
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that should be retail since it seemed to be used for pc upgrades either way your new system builder key should work. those are called refresh because they re-released them sincea bug was found in thier installers. Do you have any key in the computer atm? or is windows just waiting to be activated?
EDIT: its a good copy look here> http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/14-windows-7-direct-download-links
Should you want to use the DVD images permanently, and don't own a product key yet, you can order a Windows 7 OEM or retail version from Amazon. The OEM reinstallation versions contain a DVD with a product key just like the retail versions. They are significantly cheaper, but lack a proper box packaging, and don't include technical support by Microsoft. The OEM key will work with the Digital River downloads, so you can just pick the cheapest one. Sometimes better editions are the cheaper ones, so all of the following links to Amazon offers might be worth checking. I've already tried to find good deals for all editions and linked to them here:
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Can I install my old version of Audition (v.1 build 3211.2) on Windows 8 system?

I have used Audition v.1 (build 3211.2) (from 2003) for years and am very happy with it. It does exactly what I need. But my old computer is dying, and I have just bought a new Windows 8 system. The tech doing setup says this version of Audition will not run with Windows 8. Can I install it and run it somehow? If not, will it run on Windows 7? (I might be able to trade the 8 unit for a 7). If not, can I upgrade to the current Audition without paying? I am reluctant to have to learn a new version of the program, as I am so used to the old version. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

Never mind! (I hope.) The tech guy just called back and said he was able to install it using the command prompt instead of using the graphical interface. So I hope it will work. Will update if that helps. Thanks.

Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder

I am trying to build by own custom PC and make it easily upgradable in the future.
I am not sure what to get for the OS. I heard that Installing:
Windows 7 home premium sp1 64-bit (oem) system Builder
will tie with all my hardware indefinitely (that is my mobo, hard drive, processor, graphic card.etc..).
So in the near future if I want to change out my GPU or CPU can i swap it out without a problem?
or HD will i need to by another win 7 OS system builder or can i reinstall my already bought OS without a problem
as long as the mobo has not been changed.
I dont want to buy a $400 dollar for a retail OS...its $300 to much then im already spending for my current setup. And I dont want to buy another pre-built PC cause working on swapping any of their parts will void warranties if swamping can be done in the
first place.
Please Help would be greatly appreciated!

they tattoo the MB so the MB and OS will recognize another HW attached to OEM PC or laptop. So if you upgrade another HW, you will facing issue Bluescreen or Windows not genuine. If you go to some Manufactured website, the only thing they allowed to upgrade
for OEM PC either HDD or RAM only. And one more thing, you cant upgrade your OEM OS to the higher version, unless they provide the link to upgrade or any special promotion.
Based on my experience, if your GPU failure, they will only change to the same GPU or upgraded version if any. They will not allowed you to do it if there is no HW failure, and tattoo MB has different standard price for different manufactured
I think if you thinking about Microsoft support , they have a lot of option, forum is always open to help. I don't know what kind of support that you expect. For me, I prefer online support, so I can learn something from my issue and
its free. TS for OS issue, you still can do it by yourself, some forum member, MVP or moderator will give you the step to fix this issue. And the ultimate thing we do to eliminate OS issue if some step didn't help is restore or reformat only.

TS1811 Hi!! I am a user of i Pod 5g 32GB....I got the same problem for which the solution is given above....but the thing is that.......in my laptop I have a windows operating system....that is windows 7....so can you explain how to do settings in Windows

Hi!! I am a user of i Pod 5g 32GB....I got the same problem for which the solution is given above "
iTunes for Mac reports error -50 when trying to authorize iTunes Store purchases
"....but the thing is that.......in my laptop I have a windows operating system....that is windows 7....so can you explain how to do settings in Windows 4 same

Archived - iTunes for Mac reports error -50 when trying to authorize iTunes Store purchases
Products Affected
iTunes 7 for Mac, iTunes 8 for Mac, iTunes 9 for Mac
This article has been archived and is no longer updated by Apple.
Symptoms
After installing the Mac OS X 10.4.9 Update, iTunes may be unable to properly authorize your computer to play your iTunes Store purchases.
Resolution
The following steps will delete your network preferences. Most broadband connections do not require any special settings to connect, but if your connection does or if you are not sure, please contact your ISP or network administrator for further assistance.
Important: You must be logged in as an Administrator.
Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
Choose Go to Folder from the Go menu.
Type /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
Click Go.
In the Finder window, locate the file named NetworkInterfaces.plist.
Drag this file to the Trash.
Restart the computer.
Once your computer has restarted. You will not be able to connect to the Internet. Now you will need to refresh your network settings to be able to connect again.
Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
Choose Network from the View menu.
To refresh your network settings, from the Location pop-up menu, choose New Location.
Type a name for your location and click OK.
Click the Apply Now at the bottom right to accept the changes.
If your network connection requires any special settings, you will need to put them back in at this point. Once you have made these changes you should be able to connect to the Internet again and authorize your computer to play your iTunes Store purchases.

I want to put windows 7 on my iMac. Do I use Windows 7, 64 bit System Builder or do I use a "retail copy" of the Windows 7, 64 bit ? Microsoft says I should use the System Builder copy. A technical support individual from Apple said use the "retail copy"

A Microsoft technical advisor said that the "retail copy" of Windows 7, 64 bit Home Premium would not work with Boot Camp to put the Windows operating system on the IMac. She said that I would have to use the System Builder copy of Windows 7 to put it on my iMac. An Apple technical advisor told me that I had to use the "retail copy" of Window 7 because that was the one used by Apple when they developed the Boot Camp program. I have also seen some articles from Apple that suggests that both copies of Windows 7 would work OK. Does anyone have any experience that shows which one or both I should purchase to put on my computer?

Welcome to ASC!
I used the 64-bit System Builder Edition when I bootcamped my 2010 iMac a couple of years ago. Worked perfectly--installed a very lean system. Without all the extra cr@pware that comes preinstalled on name-brand Win computers, the SBE OS actually works darned well.
However, that was under Mac OS 10.6.8 which remains on that computer for compatibilty reasons not related to Windows. Haven't BCed any newer Mac OS, so your mileage may vary.

I purchased Windows 8 Prow/Media Center, now I can't get it to download

I purchased Windows 8 Pro and the Media Center pack and installed them on a computer which was recently stolen. Upon replacing the laptop with a similar machine I am unable to download Windows 8. I can connect to the site and the download begins,
but it estimates more than 12 hours for the download. The few times I've tried to wait it out, something
always happens to cause the download to fail. Other programs I have downloaded to replace the stolen ones have downloaded very quickly, under an hour for an above 1GB program, but Windows 8 is not hardly downloading at all. The new machine came preinstalled
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Thanks for your quick response, but I will not be purchasing
anymore
(This is totally absurd, you guys can't even program your website to work right!)
Microsoft
(Well since the buttons aren't working, I guess this will have to be done in bold type?!?) products in the future. I am totally fed up with Microsoft and Apple forcing their customers to constantly change to new OS's with all kinds of "bells and whistles"
that I don't and have never had need for and consequently new machines in order to use their computers. I haven't programmed for years, but I'm going to go to
Linux anddliub
(why does this write backwards? That was supposed to be 'build') my own software. Terrible inconvenience, but maybe I can get a movement started!

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