I need to run windows in my Macbook

Hello,
I need to run Windows in my Macbook.
So I know I need to get Parallels or VM Fusion.
What I don't know is how do I get a windows program and which one? I checked and there are SP2 and SP2 ORM? Which one I need?
Thanks
ZK

Hi ZK and welcome to Discussions,
the OEM (not ORM) version of Windows XP with SP2 will work just fine with either Parallels, VMWare Fusion or Apples BootCamp.
Have Fun
Stefan

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