HT3986 what is the risk to install windows 7 on mac book pro?

what is the risk to install windows 7 on mac book pro?

If you have back ups and follow apples instructions on using bootcamp assistant to install Win7, there is no risk.
If you choose not to follow the instructions apple provides and have no back ups well then there is high risk of dissapointment.
Just follow the instructions and you should be fine.
Good luck.
Edit:  Here's a link to the install instructions. Just choose the one for "Lion OSX". Should be the first one on the list.
http://support.apple.com/manuals/%23macos
Message was edited by: Probie1983

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