Has anyone w/ installed windows 7 on the (A305-S6916)

Have there been free upgrades to windows 7 from any computer stores your computer where purchased from? (Best Buy)

Hi,
I recommend you use Boot Camp to create partition.
Boot Camp is a multi boot utility included with Apple Inc.'s OS X that assists users in installing Microsoft Windows operating systems on Intel-based Macintosh computers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boot_Camp_(software)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986
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HT5628 Has anyone successfully installed Windows 8.1 through bootcamp?

Need help installing Windows 8.1 through bootcamp. I would appreciate any guidance since bootcamp is asking for the iso file? How can I get the iso file onto the usb drive?

Short answer: I cheated.
I'm running a Macbook Pro 15" Retina display without an optical drive. Fortunately, I also have a Windows 7 box that I used to create a .iso from my Windows 8.1 Pro DVD, and transfered that onto a USB Flash Drive that I let Boot Camp Assistant work with to create the volume needed to set up Boot Camp and install Windows 8.1.
I read some articles that talked about being able to download an .iso from Microsoft directly. You might want to search online or the Microsoft site to find out options for downloading the correct .iso from them. As long as you already have the product key you purchased, it's not like they lose a sale.
Other than that, I couldn't figure it out.
If you're on an iMac or have a SuperDrive there may be options within Disk Utility to read the Windows 8.1 DVD and create a .iso file from there.
Can't swear to it, but if I couldn't have "cheated" those were the things I'd have investigated.
Good luck!

HT1338 Has anyone successfully installed Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC software inside Windows 7 Pro inside Parallels 8 inside Mountain Lion running on a Mac Pro built in 2013?

I wanted to ask if anyone using a Mac Pro running Mountain Lion, Parallels 8, and Windows 7 Pro could run XP Mode?
My experience has not been encouraging in that I progress to the end of the final mile, that is configuring XP Mode for first use, then an error message appears saying I should try again, that is I should attempt to configure XP Mode again for the first time use. An endless loop, with no visibility into the nature of my configuration failure.
I understand my problem is a narrowly focused, microsoft-centric issue, however, I would imagine this XP behavioral Mode running inside Windows 7 Pro is a common goal for many users, so I thought this question was reasonable to ask our group.
Please advise, and thank you.

Hello FatMac,
I wanted to let you know that your "requires a patch" feedback looked--at first--like the piece of the puzzle I was missing. Turned out, however, when I downloaded the 64 bit version of the patch, then attempted to install it under Windows 7 Pro, my installation was first searched, then my patch installation returned a message saying this patch was not applicable to my system. (BTW:my Windows 7 install is 64 bit) This failure to install surprised me because, based on an earlier evaluation for hardware virturalization support, my MacPro does not have virturalization hardware support. I mean, based on this no hardware support feedback, and based on the nature of this patch, it looked as if the patch should install and set my problem right.
Nevertheless, the patch won't install, and I don't know a way to query or coerce it. I'm approaching the point of diminishing returns with this problem. I have two applications (Adobe Illustrator 10 and Framemaker 7.0) which will run, but they don't behave properly, under Windows 7. BTW: I did make somewhat extensive use of the Windows compatibility tool early on, but nevertheless, FrameMaker 7 simply quits at the worst possible moment, and Illustrator 10 graphics are very often blank black areas where pallettes should be.
Thanks again for your thoughts and help. I believed we were heading down the right track, but for reasons not visible to me, (the user), the patch that should fix this problem will not install...
If there is any saving grace to this situation, my problem is repeatable. I mean, it's not on-again/off-again. When I attempt to configure XP Mode for its first use, the progress bar turns red at the final second, then complains that it could not complete its setup. Please Try Again recouts its final advice. (Famous words marking the beginning of an endless loop:-)
Were it not for Illustrator and FrameMaker, I would not have taken us down this dark road.
So long for now, and hope to talk to you all again soon...

Has anyone found a solution for the error "The iCloud Control Panel did not install properly". I'm using windows 7 prof 64 and outlook 2010 and cant get to cloud to winkd ot my mail, contacts, calendar.

Has anyone found a solution for the error "The iCloud Control Panel did not install properly". I'm using windows 7 prof 64 and outlook 2010 and cant get to cloud to winkd ot my mail, contacts, calendar. Cloud control panel version 2.0.

Has anyone found a solution for the error "The iCloud Control Panel did not install properly". I'm using windows 7 prof 64 and outlook 2010 and cant get to cloud to winkd ot my mail, contacts, calendar. Cloud control panel version 2.0.

I have been trying to open itunes that has already been installed. But, the thing is it never opens and when i do right click and trouble shoot also, it doesnt open. I dont whats wrong with itunes and my comp is 64 bit windows 7. Can somebody please help

I have been trying to open itunes that has already been installed. But, the thing is it never opens and when i do right click and trouble shoot also, it doesnt open. I dont whats wrong with itunes and my comp is 64 bit windows 7. Can somebody please help

no its 64 bit version of itunes. Can you please help me. I am not able to sync my iphone.

Has anyone recently installed the newest i-tunes but it won't recognise their phone is connected even though it makes the ping noise?

Has anyone recently installed the newest i-tunes but it won't recognise their phone is connected even though it makes the ping noise?

Give this a shot http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538

HT1473 Has anyone found a way around the artwork bug for iTunes 11 in Windows?

This thing has been ******* me off for 2 years and I can't contact Apple directly to rage at them. Hopefully someone there sees this. Has anyone found a way around the bug?

I assume you are using transitions. This is not a bug - it is how iMovie handles transitions.
There are two settings for transition overlap - full and half. If you are using photos only, you may get the results you want by setting transition overlap to half.
For full details, see iMovie Help here on Transition Overlap.
http://help.apple.com/imovie/#mov3a6201ac

Has Anyone tried running Windows Apps on Tiger/Leopard using Crossover?

Hi,
I had heard that you can run some Windows applications using a program called Crossover.
Has anyone tried Crossover?
I need to run Qimage on my MacPro

It does work, but it can only run programs that have been converted for use with CrossOver. You need to check their site information on whether the program you want to use is available in converted form.
CrossOver hasn't been verified for 10.5.2, although it is certified for 10.5.
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 Pak 2 or Vista. 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, or Vista Ultimate. Parallels is software virtualization that enables running Windows concurrently with OS X.
3. VM Fusionand Windows XP, Vista Business, or Vista Ultimate. 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. Last is Q. Q is a freeware emulator that is compatible with Intel Macs. It is much slower than the virtualization software, 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.
Boot Camp is only available with Leopard. The Boot Camp Beta that was used with Tiger has expired and is no longer available for use. So contrary to the other poster's comment, Boot Camp isn't truly "free." You must purchase Leopard to get it.

Has anyone else had problems since the latest itunes/ipod update?

since i got my ipod and itunes updated, ive had nothing but problems with my ipod. sometimes it freezes, and when i connect it to the computer its all of a sudden corrupted. Sometimes this happens when i connect it to my computer to charge, and gets stuck on the do not disconnect screen. Sometimes ill be listening to music or watching something on my ipod and itll turn off randomly for no reason, then the apple symbol will come on as if i turned the ipod on again. Right now my ipod is frozen on the do not disconnect screen, and i have no choice but to restore it, however it wont even show up on itunes when its frozen sometimes, like right now. Has anyone else had problems since the latest ipod update?

As i've posted in this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=746408&tstart=30
I've tried everything others have suggested without any luck.
Now I'm stuck with a 300 bucks mp3 jalopy.
My big question here is :
why aren't we hearing from apple? why aren't they saying something like "yeah we messed things up but be patient. we are trying our best to fix it..." ?
I was thinking to buy the macbook pro but now I'm afraid of the day things will get messy with that too.
Pentium 4 Windows XP

Has anyone been able to solve the forgotten recovery password?

Has anyone been able to solve the forgotten recovery password?

Rmattich wrote:
I'm having the same issue. The password is unavailable and I can't uncheck the encrypt password checkbox. I don't care about the existing backups... I understand why without the password, the existing backups would be useless. I don't understand why I can't just delete the existing backups, uncheck the box and move on. -- Is this a bug or something? I have the phone, I am able to unlock and use the phone, why can't I reset the backup password in iTunes.
You can do what you want, but you must erase your phone to do it. Just restore the phone using iTunes and set it up as a New phone. As it is new you can install whatever content you want to, then make an unencrypted backup of it.
The reason you can't change your mind once you have an encrypted backup is to protect your private data. If it was possible to uncheck Encrypt Backup, then back up your phone, anyone who stole or found your phone could do this and thus have access to your private data from the new backup.

Has anyone used an app with the Maverick software to burn iPhoto slideshows to DVD disks that will play on any DVD player?

Has anyone used an app with the new Maverick software to burn iphoto slide shows to DVDs that will play on a standard DVD player? This probably cannot be a demo app in that the amout of photos on the slideshows is large.
Thank you,
Jim

Export the slideshow from iPhoto, that makes a movie of it.
Do you want to use this DVD in a domestic DVD player? If so, then the disk will have to be 'authored' to make it the correct form for that. If you have iDVD then that's the app you use. However, iDVD is no longer developed or distributed by Apple. You may be able to get it on an old iLIfe install disk.
Other options:
Burn: http://macupdate.com/app/mac/21992/burn
Toast: http://macupdate.com/app/mac/6351/toast-titanium
But there are lots of others too. Search on the App Store or MacUpdate

Has anyone successfully installed a SimpleWifi antennae on Os 10.6.8?

Has anyone successfully installed a SimpleWifi antennae on OS 10.6.8?

Looking at their website I don't see any driver section. For USB that would be especially important. Direct to ethernet though wouldn't typically be a problem. I would contact their support and ask what they have available for your machine, and/or your WiFi router you use. The router is whatever distributes the internet wirelessly from your modem (sometimes the modem itself). If you are trying to pickup someone else's WiFi, note the security of it may not always be reliable unless you know their WPA2 password is fairly good.

Has anyone experience problems with loading the latest Flash Play?

Has anyone experienced problems with loading the latest Flash Player? I have done this several times and the same results come up - Install the latest Flash Player. I run Microsoft Vista.

What is your browser? If IE see
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http://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968

After install Windows 10, the texts in Skype are not very neat, with low definition

After install Windows 10, the texts in Skype are not very neat, with low definition. This has happend just with Skype. Do you know how I can fix it?

I HAVE FOUND A FIX! Searching through the support blogs paid off in a big way. A minor registry edit is all it took and my drive is working like new! Here's the fix. My system is Windows 10 64-bit.  Resolution 5: Create a registry subkey
Note To use this method, you must be logged on to Windows as an administrator. If you need help verifying that you are an administrator, go tohttp://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin
Important Follow the steps in this section carefully. Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Before you modify it, back up the registry for restoration in case problems occur.
To create the registry subkey, follow these steps:
    Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run box. (or right-click on windows icon in lower left corner)
    Type regedit in the Run box, then press Enter. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow
    In the navigation pane, locate the following registry subkey:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi
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    Right-click Controller0, point to New, and then click DWORD(32-bit) Value .
    Type EnumDevice1, and then press Enter.
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Has anyone had a problem with the letters literally rubbing off the keyboard?

Has anyone had a problem with the letters actually disappearing from the keybord, like being gradually rubbed out? My macbook air had this problem one year after purchase. They fixed it for free. Now, a year later, I have the same prob. Apple doesnt want to know.
I would be delighted with any suggestions, reactions etc. thanks in advance.

I don't have to be doing anything or be anywhere near the computer.
The machine feels warm but i don't know if thats normal or not.
Imac, 20-inch,mid 2007
Processor 2 GB intel core 2 Duo
Memory 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT 128 MB
Software OS X 10.8.2 (12C54)
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