Can I run Windows 7 on my imac?

Can I run Windows 7 on my Mac OSX 10.6.8w/Intel Core 2 Duo processor?

yes. you can do it through BootCamp, or you can virtualize it through Parallels.

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Can I run Windows on my G4 iMac?

I have a G4 iMac with a 1.25 Ghz Processor, about 768MB of ram, just under 1Gig....is it possible to run Windows XP if I used something like Virtual PC? I am interested in getting a Real Estate license, but I need Windows and IE explorer to run the MLS (real estate) system. I don't want to buy a PC just to use Internet Exploder Help?

You can only run it by using Virtual PC from Microsoft.

I currently run Windows 7 on my iMac using the Parallels software on a Virtual Machine. I now wish to use Windows through bootcamp. How do I remove windows from the Virtual Machine

I currently run Windows 7 on my Imac through a Virtual Machine format with the Parallels software. I now wish to remove Windows from the VM restore the Hard Drive to a single partition then install windows 7 using bootcamp. How do I go about it

The virtual machine isn't a partition on your hard drive, it's just a file. You can delete the vm by going into Paralells preferences or just drag t to the trash. Bootcamp will partition your hard drive for a Win 7 install.

How do I run Windows programs on my iMac and my MiniMac?

I have a new iMac and a new MiniMac at the office. Can I run Windows programs on these computers, such as QuickBooks? If so, how do I do it?

If you want to run MS Windows applications on your iMac and Mac Mini you need a license of MS Windows at a minimum. Then you need to decide how you want to run the apps, you can use Boot Camp which allows you to install MS Windows on your computer and then boot your computer as either a MS Windows machine or OS X machine. The advantage of this is there is no cost (except for MS Windows) as Boot Camp comes with every Mac. You will find Boot Camp Setup Assistant in (Applications - Utilities - Boot Camp Setup Assistant). The other solution is virtualization software such as Parallels or VM Ware Fusion. The advantage of virtualization software is you can run MS Windows and OS X simultaneously. This is ideal if you are not doing graphics intensive applications such as 3D gaming, CAD/CAM or 3D renderings. For applications like QuickBooks it would be great.
The downside of running MS Windows on your Mac is that portion of the computer will be susceptible to all the problems PC's have such as Virus's and other malware. So whatever solution you get you need to also get anti-virus software and other anti-malware. The upside is if Windows becomes diseased this in no way affects OS X.
Finally your best solution is to look for OS X versions of your applications. I know there is a OS X version of QuickBooks however I have no idea how Intuit's licensing works, you would need to contact Intuit to ask that question.
Roger

How do i run windows 8 on my imac

how do i run windows 8 on my imac ?
I have several engineering programs which have bee written for windows
I have heard that boot camp does the job. Does anyone have first hand experience?

Windows on Intel Macs
There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
Install the Apple Boot Camp software. Purchase Windows 7 or Windows 8. Follow instructions in the Boot Camp documentation on installation of Boot Camp, creating Driver CD, and installing Windows. Boot Camp enables you to boot the computer into OS X or Windows.
Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. Parallels is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
VM Fusion and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. VM Fusion is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
CrossOver which enables running many Windows applications without having to install Windows. The Windows applications can run concurrently with OS X.
VirtualBox is a new Open Source freeware virtual machine such as VM Fusion and Parallels that was developed by Solaris. It is not as fully developed for the Mac as Parallels and VM Fusion.
Note that Parallels and VM Fusion can also run other operating systems such as Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris, etc. There are performance differences between dual-boot systems and virtualization. The latter tend to be a little slower (not much) and do not provide the video performance of the dual-boot system. See MacTech.com's Virtualization Benchmarking for comparisons of Boot Camp, Parallels, and VM Fusion. A more recent comparison of Parallels, VM Fusion, and Virtual Box is found at Virtualization Benchmarks- Parallels 10 vs. Fusion 7 vs. VirtualBox. Boot Camp is only available with Leopard and later. Except for Crossover and a couple of similar alternatives like DarWine you must have a valid installer disc for Windows.
You must also have an internal optical drive for installing Windows. Windows cannot be installed from an external optical drive.

Can one run Microsoft publisher on a imac without using a virtual software?

Can one run Microsoft publisher on a imac without using a virtual software?

You would have to use Bootcamp to install a full copy of Windows to run Publisher, or virtual software. There's no other way. Microssoft's native code is not compatible with Apple's OSX code.
Hope this helps

Can i run Windows XP on Boot Camp

Hello I am a new Mac user that needs to run some Windows based programs.
Can i run Windows XP on Boot Camp?

mende1 wrote:
The only option to install Windows XP on your Mac is to install it on a virtual machine, using an application like Parallels, VMware Fusion or VirtualBox
Well, if his iMac will boot from Snow Leopard, he would have the rather troublesome option to downgrade it to Snow Leopard, install Windows XP in Bootcamp and then bring it back to Mountain Lion (which could then also be used with Parallels for either dual-boot or concurrent use with Mac OS X).
Just another option to consider.

How can I use windows software on the IMac

How can I use windows software on my iMac? I know I can partition the hard drive but do I need to buy Windows OS?

You can use Boot Camp, which comes with your Mac and install a copy of Windows on a new partition, or you can use a virtual application like Parallels.

Can I run window 8.1 pro on hp a450n

Can I run window 8.1 pro on hp a450n with upgrade 2gb ram.

According to the specs for your HP Pavilion a450n Desktop Computer, this model use an Intel Pentium 4 and is almost 10 years old. Please run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant or Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant to see if your computer is compatible with Windows 8 / 8.1
I tend to think your computer doesn't support some of the needed technologies to run Windows 8 / 8.1
If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Can I run Windows 8.1 using VirtualBox on my Macbook?

The system requirements for Windows 8.1 says that it needs "Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver". Can I run Windows 8.1 using VirtualBox on my Macbook? It's a late 2009 model with an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB graphics card & 2 GB of RAM. (Do I need more RAM?)
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While I can't answer to the BootCamp specification, I can state the use of Windows and Mac OS X in the MacBook will invite a need to upgrade the RAM; likely to the max it can use. Matching RAM of quality specs so the system will work. The specs are important, as details are everything.
You'd likely use Boot Camp to make a partition on the internal HDD, but then the overall capacity for Mac OS X could be compromised. When you remove a partition, you'd use BootCamp again, or you'd have to erase content in order to restore to original capacity. Disk Utility generally has a harder time with a BootCamp partition.
Good luck & happy computing!

Can i install windows 7 on my iMac 2012 using a external drive

Can i install windows 7 on my imac 2012 using a external cd drive ?
Thanks

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If you have a Late 2012 iMac (without a built-in SuperDrive), you can use a USB drive to install Windows with Boot Camp and you shouldn't have any problem

On the mac mini 2011 how can I run windows 7 without the optical drive, On the mac mini 2011 how can I run windows 7 without the optical drive

On the mac mini 2011 how can I run windows 7pm bootcamp without an optical drive. I watch lots of football on sop cast and other such windows based programmes but can't work out how to do it.

Actually Windows can be installed and booted from an external drive if the drive is connected eSATA (external SATA), since the drive is treated as if it's an internal HDD. I used the same method previously to dual-boot from 2 different HDD instead of partitioning.
Most PC motherboards come with them as standard so it's pretty much plug and play but I don't recall seeing a recent Mac with eSATA connectivity though, so that might not be an option for you.

HT1846 The 2012 Mac Mini's are listed on this article. Can I run windows 7 64-bit on it and/or the 32-bit?

The 2012 Mac Mini's are listed on this article. Can I run windows 7 64-bit on it and/or the 32-bit?

I would buy nothing less than Windows 7 64-bit Pro.
32-bit only addresses 3.5 GB RAM ... 2012 Macminis can hold 16 GB.
64-bit Home addresses 16 GB RAM.
64-bit Pro addresses 192 GB RAM and han an XP mode.
This is all about having a good version of Windows for future use. Yu can buy "Syem Builder" version of 64-bit Pro for $140.

Mid-2009 MBP, 2.8Ghz Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory, NVIDIA GeForce 9600 512 MB can't run Windows 8?

I have a 17" mid-2009 MacBook Pro with a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4GB memory, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M
GT 512MB. Recently upgraded to OS X MAvericks 10.9.4. I wish to run 3DS MAx Design using Boot CAmp.
The Boot Camp Assistant, downloading the Windows installers says my system can only run Windows 7. [The newly-opened Windows 8.1 disc is right here.] Can this be right? Might you please identify the weak point? Should I upgrade? Is the memory the reason? Is the assistant wrong? What should I do.
Using 3ds max, would it be wise to upgrade the memory in any case. When the correct Windows softyware is determined and installed, how large should I set the partition. Thank you for helping me.

Thanks, Kappy. Please, I'd read those system requirements before; I still don't understand where my system falls short. Both 7 and 8 stipulate a 1GHz processor. Graphics card I don't know the difference. So it's memory- I have insufficient accesible memory? If my purpose is to manipulate highly featured images, should I upgrade memory in any case. Does it make much difference whether it's 7 or 8? Some places I know my footing. Here, not. Step by step. Thanks!

Can you run windows 7 as vmware on mac or ipad

Can I run windows 7 on my Mac or use a iPad and use VMware on them.

You can run Windows on your Mac, but not on an iPad.
Windows on Intel Macs
There are presently several alternatives for running Windows on Intel Macs.
   1. Install the Apple Boot Camp software. Purchase Windows
         XP w/Service Pak2, Vista, or Windows 7. For Boot Camp
         4.0 and above you can only use Windows 7 or later. Follow
         instructions in the Boot Camp documentation on
         installation of Boot Camp, creating Driver CD, and
         installing Windows. Boot Camp enables you to boot the
         computer into OS X or Windows.
     2. Parallels Desktop for Mac and Windows XP, Vista Business,
         Vista Ultimate, or Windows 7. Parallels is software
         virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently
         with OS X.
     3. VM Fusion and Windows XP, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate,
         or Windows 7. VM Fusion is software virtualization that
         enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
     4. CrossOver which enables running many Windows
         applications without having to install Windows. The
         Windows applications can run concurrently with OS X.
     5. VirtualBox is an Open Source freeware virtual machine such
         as VM Fusion and Parallels that was developed by Solaris.
         It is not as fully developed for the Mac as Parallels and VM
         Fusion.
Note that VirtualBox, Parallels, and VM Fusion can also run other operating systems such as Linux, Unix, OS/2, Solaris, etc. There are performance differences between dual-boot systems and virtualization. The latter tend to be a little slower (not much) and do not provide the video performance of the dual-boot system. See MacTech.com's Virtualization Benchmarking for comparisons of Boot Camp, Parallels, and VM Fusion. Boot Camp is only available with Leopard or Snow Leopard. Except for Crossover and a couple of similar alternatives like DarWine you must have a valid installer disc for Windows.
You must also have an internal optical drive for installing Windows. Windows cannot be installed from an external optical drive.

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