HT5639 Switching from Parallels to Boot Camp

How do I switch from Parallels to Bootcamp? I have a 2011 MacBook Pro 17" with latest OS and running Windows 8 on Parallels. I am unable to run SimCity (newest) on parallels, and read that it works on bootcamp.

Back up any data you want from your Windows installation. Remove Parallels and the virtual machine Windows file.
Run Bootcamp Assistant and follow the instructions to partition your drive and install Windows. Copy ypour backed up data that you saved to the Bootcamp Windows partition. Reinstall all your Windows programs.

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Go from Parallels to Boot Camp

Hi, i have xp installed through parallels, and i was wondering if there is ny way to use teh virtual disk partition w/ boot camp, so i don't have to create a new partition for the dual boot. Also, if i delete the my virtual machine, will it also delete the virtual disk, giving me back the space the virtual disk was taking up?

No chance for what you are proposing however you can do the reverse and that is Install windows on a boot camp partition and then whenever necessary you can have Parallels use the boot camp windows partition.
The thing is that for windows to run on a boot camp partition, boot camp must be used to make the partition and then you need a Windows Installation CD/DVD. Boot camp does not have the provision to install from a previous Parallels virtual machine.
Also, if i delete the my virtual machine, will it also delete the virtual disk, giving me back the space the virtual disk was taking up?
Yes. And for any reason that it doesn't then you can always manually go to finder and delete the virtual machine files created by Parallels.
Axel F.

From parallels to boot camp

Hi, i have xp installed through parallels, and i was wondering if there is ny way to use teh virtual disk partition w/ boot camp, so i don't have to create a new partition for the dual boot. Also, if i delete the my virtual machine, will it also delete the virtual disk, giving me back the space the virtual disk was taking up?

The virtual disk is a file AFAIK but you should check the documentation from Parallels before deleting it. I have Virtual PC on my G5, and the Winders system is all on one virtual file.
I do not think you can use anything from the Parallels install to work with bootcamp, although the other way around does work.
You might get more information in the bootcamp forum where the users are running Parallels, BootCamp and such.
Here's the link:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1244

Parallels to Boot Camp migration

I want to migrate from parallels to Boot Camp and do not want to lose my Outlook email or files I have creasted. Anyone have suggestions or has anyone done this with success? Thanks,
Michael

I'm still looking for this too...
Its a real pain in the tush, you still can't convert a parallels disk into a boot camp partition.
Parallels and VMware can't share the same image.
but both can boot off a boot camp partition.
VMware and Parallels can't read eachothers disk format, but can convert it into their own.
Its a messed up world we live in...

I just switched from pc to mac. what is the best way to keep Windows? Parallel or Boot camp?

I have just switched from pc to mac. What is the best way to keep Windows, Parallel of Boot camp?

Parallels should be able to handle that without any problems.
There is a version of both of those that will run on the Mac. So you might consider upgrading to that version instead of going with Windows on your Mac.
Allan

After switching to a SSD, Boot Camp on a second HD isn't working

I'm on a Mac Pro 2008, and switched my startup disk from a regular HD to a SSD using Carbon Copy Cloner and making an exact replica of the drive. Everything with that process went very smoothly and I encountered no issues.
I have a separate HD installed that is used entirely for Boot Camp with a working Windows 7 install. This disk was unchanged during the transition from the old HD to the new SSD.
Before the switch to the SSD Boot Camp and Windows 7 worked fine, but now when attempting to startup using the Boot Camp hard drive, it will sit at a black screen with a blinking cursor and nothing will happen.
The Boot Camp drive appears correctly in my Startup Disk system preferences (although the icon is a folder, but I'm pretty sure that's how it was before), and I can even run the Boot Camp drive successfully using VMWare Fusion while on the Mac side, the issue occurs when trying to boot using that as the startup disk.
I'm assuming I'll just have to erase/format the Bootcamp disk and reinstall Windows on it, but I'd rather not have to do that if there is some way to get this to work.
Thank you!

---I'm moving this topic to the Boot Camp forums.
-Twilight

Would i be better off using parallels than boot camp

IS it easier to install parallels than boot camp?, Inonly want to be able to use the windows based version of Quicken

For $79 retail (or less) Parallels will give you the convenience of running your PC programs concurrently with your Mac programs. Bootcamp will require a reboot each time you want to switch environments.
You are aware that Intuit sells Quicken 2007 for Lion, Mt.Lion, Mavericks for $15?
http://quicken.intuit.com/personal-finance-software/quicken-2007-osx-lion.jsp

Windows XP and Parallels or Boot Camp

I'd like to run Windows on my Mac. I have a Windows XP Home Edition disc in my restoration discs from Gateway. Can I use this disc when I install Parallels or Boot Camp when it asks to insert my Windows disk? Thanks.

Where is the Gateway? You can't re-use a license for Windows on more than one machine. Since your Gateway license is OEM, you can't legally use it on anything but that Gateway. The disk may or may not work. There is no way to tell. You definitely won't be able to activate unless the Gateway is definitively dead.
My advice is to get yourself a new, legal license for XP from NewEgg for $137 (XP Pro) or $100 (XP Home). Newegg sells legal OEM versions that are usable. Don't buy anything from Craigslist or eBay.

Better to use Parallels or Boot Camp?

Hey there,
I've been reading where Parallels 6 "has been shown on average to run 40 percent faster than last year's edition, according to people familiar with the matter. Those same people said that the upgrade -- expected to retail for the same $79.99 price as its predecessor -- will also feature Windows boot times that are roughly two times faster than version 3.1 of its primary competitor: VMWare Fusion."
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/08/parallels6_to_run_40_faster_launch_windows_2x_faster_thanfusion.html
I'm curious as to whether it's better to run Windows 7 through Parallels or Boot Camp from a performance issue? If I want to play the new Civ 5 game, will I get better performance through Parallels or Boot Camp?
Thanks!
Eric Nanneman

If you want to play a game, you'll need Bootcamp. 3D performance leaves a lot to be desired in both Parallels and VMWare.
On another note, I really expect that Civ 5 will be released for Mac.
Regards,
-Ryan

VMware Fusion vs. Parallels (with Boot Camp) -- help please!

Hello. I have just reinstalled Mac OS X (Leopard) on my MacBook and am looking to install Windows XP SP2. I will be installing a Boot Camp partition -- I know that much -- but I also want to use Parallels or Fusions so that I have the option of running the Boot Camp partition within OS X. Somehow, over my years as a Mac user, I have acquired both of these applications (Fusion and Parallels), and I was wondering if anyone has any information on the differences between the two. Two questions:
1.) As I just mentioned, I'm just looking for any information on the differences between the two apps -- what features one offers that the the other doesn't -- why I might want to choose one over the other -- and so forth.
2.) Since I have both apps, would it be possible to have both installed at the same time? In other words, could I have both Fusion and Parallels installed on my computer, and then, when it comes time to open Windows, choose which app I want to open and use? (not sure there'd be any point to this, but just in theory, could it be done?)
Thanks in advance -- any info in regard to either question is much appreciated.

Thanks for the replies. Although I've never used Fusion before, I've installed Parallels with Boot Camp partition three or four times before on this computer, and it has always worked great for me, so I know I want to use Boot Camp. And as far as the application goes, sounds like I'll be using Parallels, mainly because it's what I'm used to. That Wikipedia link was exactly what I was looking for -- I had checked Wikipedia before I posted the topic here, but I didn't find that comparison page. Anyways, they look about the same (Parallels and Fusion, that is) for anything I'd be concerned with, but where there were any differences, they seemed to work in favor of Parallels (except for Linux-related features, in which Fusion seemed to have the upper hand, but I don't use Linux). So, again, thanks for taking the time to respond -- much appreciated. Have a good one.

Parallels Desktop, Boot camp or something else

I am wanting to run Windows on my MacBook Pro - but didn't know what route to go. Has anyone tried Parallels, Fusion, boot camp, etc - What are the pros/cons of them. I am currently running Tiger on mine.
And just to make sure...I do have to my Windows XP correct - Is there a packaged deal out there where you buy boot camp and XP?
THANKS!

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.

Parallels or boot camp and internet connections

hi.
i have a macbook and i just purchased a new usb modem made by a company called zte, model mz 16 if it matters. i live in india and bought the modem through a mobile phone company called airtel which, unsurprisingly, only offers drivers and support for windows machines.
any suggestions on where i can get a driver? or, perhaps. will it work on parallels or boot camp? meaning, if i can install the software via parallels or boot camp can i surf on my mac os rather than in the windows interface?
thanks for your advice.

*"any suggestions on where i can get a driver? "*
ZTE would need to provide the drivers and if they don't make them then you're out of luck.
*"if i can install the software via parallels or boot camp can i surf on my mac os rather than in the windows interface?"*
No. You'll only be able to surf in Windows if you isntalled the drivers into your installation of Boot Camp.

Switching from Parallels to Fusion. How hard is it?

I'm strongly considering switching from Parallels, which I currently use, to Fusion. However, I do not want to open myself up to a mind numbing, drive to drink experience. Has anybody made this switch? How hard is it? The only thing I use Parallels for is Quicken, but this is extraordinarily important to my life so I don't want to screw everything up. Thanks.

clcawc wrote:
I'm strongly considering switching from Parallels, which I currently use, to Fusion. However, I do not want to open myself up to a mind numbing, drive to drink experience. Has anybody made this switch? How hard is it? The only thing I use Parallels for is Quicken, but this is extraordinarily important to my life so I don't want to screw everything up. Thanks.
Fusion has a converter that can do this: http://www.vmware.com/download/fusion/windowstomac.html
Regards
Stefan

Parallel vs Boot Camp

Let me first start by saying I am a newbie to the mac, but I am enjoying the experience so far. The only PC program that I currently miss and need to get back to is MS Money. That would be the only program that I would be interested in running, everything else is fine...so what would the suggestions be, run parallels or boot camp. I know just enough about computer to be dangerous.
Thanks
Newbie
PS I have an intel based imac running 10.5.5

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
for only using MS Money I would really suggest to use a Virtualization app like Parallels, VMWare Fusion or VirtualBox (which currently is free to use).
With MS Money speed is not as important as ease-to-use and with any of the a.m. apps you don't have to reboot your Mac in order to run Windows.
Best approach to this would be to use VirtualBox to install Windows and MS Money and see how it works for you before spending money on one of the other two.
http://www.virtualbox.org/
Regards
Stefan

Time in my mac changes after switching to Windows with Boot camp

Hi there..
I don't know whether this is normal, but every time I switch from Windows back to Mac OS (Using Boot camp-all versions I've tried have this flaw, it hasn't appeared in case of Parallels), system time changes in one hour ahead. Can anybody explain this to me, is it something that can't change or just a flaw in Boot camp, waiting to be corrected? What should I do to prevent it from doing so again?
Thanx everyone

ok.. though you might've answered my question, is there any solution to this issue? Though I don't know what dst flag in windows is, I noticed that my time zone is in both cases set to gmt+1, which could possibly cause the switching in one hour ahead... but I wonder can I solve it not by setting the option to gmt 0? In that case the automatic correcting of my changed time via the internet would be in my opinion better than actually 'solving' it by setting my time in both OS' to gmt 0, which would mean that in wouldn' be corrected in a correct way via internet any more... so what do you think, is just letting it be the only solution i can consider?

HT5639 Switching from Parallels to Boot Camp

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